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# [What is Functional Programming?](https://picolisp-explored.com/what-is-functional-programming?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Given that this blog is called "Functional Programming in PicoLisp", I think we should now finally clarify what functional programming actually means. In this post, I want to introduce two definitions: First the fairly academic one that can be found ...

Dec 6, 2021 · 7 min read · picolisp-explored.com  
Updated May 16, 2022  
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