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currying

 

[ หˆkษœหriษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

programming technique

Currying is a concept in functional programming where a function with multiple arguments is transformed into a sequence of functions, each taking a single argument. This technique allows for partial application of functions, making it easier to create specialized functions by fixing certain parameters.

Synonyms

function transformation, partial application

Examples of usage

  • Functional languages often utilize currying.
  • Currying simplifies complex function compositions.
  • JavaScript supports currying through closures.
  • Using currying can lead to more readable code.

Translations

Translations of the word "currying" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท currying

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ currying

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ currying

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ currying

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ currying

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ currying

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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ currying

Etymology

The term 'currying' is named after the American mathematician Haskell Curry (1900โ€“1982), who developed the theory of combinatory logic. The concept was later popularized in the context of functional programming by developers and computer scientists. Currying allows functions to be decomposed into a series of unary functions, facilitating a clearer, more modular approach to programming. This technique mirrors the natural way humans often think about solving problems, breaking complex tasks into simpler, more manageable parts. As functional programming languages evolved, currying became a foundational concept, influencing the design of contemporary programming languages that support functional paradigms, such as Haskell, JavaScript, and Scala.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,505 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.