defining functions

Question 1

curried functions

Answer 1

functions with multiple arguments that return functions as a result

Question 2

what is the benefit of curried functions

Answer 2

create simpler functions via partial application

Question 3

lambda expression

Answer 3

functions without a name

Question 4

what are the 2 benefits of lambda functions

Answer 4

helps explain currying
dont have to name functions that are only called once

Question 5

operator sections

Answer 5

putting the operation before the two arguments creating a curried function

Question 6

either function

Answer 6

returns either of two types

Question 7

maybe function

Answer 7

returns nothing or just

Question 8

why do we use either and maybe functions

Answer 8

some programs may fail so these allow you to at least return something useful

Question 9

total functions

Answer 9

defined for all possible functions of its type
always terminates

Question 10

how can we turn a partial function into a total one

Answer 10

using either or maybe

Question 11

partial function

Answer 11

only defined for some of the functions of its type