functional programming is just better

[Sponsored by Tailscale] Use code 'bashbunni' for 20% off tickets to TailscaleUp on August 26th in SF | https://link.bashbunni.dev/tailscaleup Tailscale is a secure, identity-first networking platform that lets teams connect devices and services across environments, without the complexity of traditional VPNs. (aka the GOAT) If you want to write better software, check out this project https://elm-lang.org/ ⟡˖ My other corners of the Internet:   / bashbunni   https://github.com/bashbunni   / discord   (come hang!) https://mastodon.social/@bashbunni   / sudobunni   https://bsky.app/profile/bashbunni.dev Chapters: 00:00 - Introducing Elm: A Functional Web Framework 00:40 - From JavaScript to Functional Programming 01:53 - Core Principles: Types, Purity, and Immutability 03:43 - Sponsor: Tailscale Up in San Francisco 04:21 - Building Reliable Software: Debugging and Design 07:15 - Performance, Rendering, and AI-Generated Code 08:37 - Deep Dive: The Elm Architecture (TEA) 09:37 - elm vs typescript 09:37 - The TypeScript Comparison and Community Governance 12:28 - The Stability Debate: Is Elm 'Dead' or 'Done'? 13:32 - Quick Comparison: Elm vs. HTMX 14:03 - Why Learning Elm Makes You a Better Developer 15:27 - The TEA Ecosystem: Inspired Frameworks 16:25 - The Trade-offs: When Elm Isn't the Right Fit 19:19 - Gleam: A Powerful Alternative to Elm 20:39 - Final Hypothesis: Can Functional Programming Fix AI Code? the case for functional programming functional programming is just better try this if you want to write better software #bashbunni #softwaredevelopment #functionalprogramming