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# [Understanding the Basics of Functional Programming](https://nunya.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-basics-of-functional-programming?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Functional programming is simply constructing functions without side effects ie. writing code with pure functions.

May 31, 2022 · 6 min read · nunya.hashnode.dev  
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