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# [Why PicoLisp is great for Functional Programming](https://picolisp-explored.com/why-picolisp-is-great-for-functional-programming?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In the last post, we discussed what functional programming actually means. The functional programming paradigm: distinguishes clearly between "actions" (functions with side effects) and "calculations" (functions without side effects), handles direc...

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