Explain the concept of closures in functional programming.
Junior
Explain the concept of immutability in functional programming.
Junior
What are pure functions, and why are they important in functional programming?
Junior
What is a higher-order function, and can you provide an example of one?
Junior
What is functional programming, and how does it differ from imperative programming?
Junior
What is lazy evaluation, and how does it relate to functional programming?
Junior
Discuss the advantages of immutability in functional programming and provide an example of a situation where immutability is crucial.
Mid
Explain pattern matching in functional programming and provide an example.
Mid
Explain the concept of category theory and its relevance in functional programming.
Mid
Explain the concept of referential transparency in functional programming.
Mid
What are algebraic data types (ADTs) in functional programming, and how do they differ from primitive data types?
Mid
What are some advantages of functional programming languages, and when would you choose to use one?
Mid
What is currying, and how can it be used in functional programming?
Mid
What is function composition, and why is it important in functional programming?
Mid
What is tail recursion, and why is it important in functional programming?
Mid
What is the "fold" (or "reduce") function in functional programming, and how is it used?
Mid
What is the filter function in functional programming, and how does it work?
Mid
What is the map function, and how is it used in functional programming?
Mid
Discuss the benefits of using the "Maybe" or "Option" type in functional programming and provide an example of how it prevents null or undefined errors.
Senior
Discuss the principles of referential transparency and equational reasoning in functional programming.
Senior
Explain monads in functional programming and provide an example.
Senior
Explain the concept of higher-kinded types (HKTs) in functional programming and provide an example.
Senior
What is a monad transformer, and how is it used in functional programming?