Conversations with a six-year-old on functional programming (2018)

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Author: downbad_

Date: 6/14/2026

Article Summary:
The author shares a heartwarming story of teaching their six-year-old son about functional programming through a game-like conversation, using simple analogies to explain complex concepts.