Top "Lambda-calculus" questions

λ-calculus is a formal system for function definition, function application and recursion which forms the mathematical basis of functional programming.

What part of Hindley-Milner do you not understand?

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Why is Haskell (GHC) so darn fast?

Haskell (with the GHC compiler) is a lot faster than you'd expect. Used correctly, it can get close-ish to low-level …

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Lambda Calculus Reduction steps

I am studying Lambda Calculus and I am stuck at Reduction.... Can anyone explain the types of reduction with this …

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How helpful is knowing lambda calculus?

To all the people who know lambda calculus: What benefit has it bought you, regarding programming? Would you recommend that …

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Calling/applying lambda vs. function call - the syntax in Ruby is different. Why?

I am kinda new to Ruby and still trying to understand some of the language design principles. IF I've got …

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What are some resources for learning Lambda Calculus?

So the Wikipedia entry on Lambda Calculus was interesting but I've finished it. I wish to dive a little deeper …

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What is call/cc?

I've tried several times to grasp the concept of continuations and call/cc. Every single attempt was a failure. Can …

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Lambda calculus predecessor function reduction steps

I am getting stuck with the Wikipedia description of the predecessor function in lambda calculus. What Wikipedia says is the …

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Lambda Calculus reduction

All, Below is the lambda expression which I am finding difficult to reduce i.e. I am not able to …

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What is meant by "Capture-avoiding substitutions"?

While reading the Lambda Calculus in Wiki, came across the term Capture-avoiding substitutions. Can someone please explain what it means …

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