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Haskell: The Craft of Functional Programming (International Computer Science Series) [Paperback]

Dr Simon Thompson (Author)
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Publication Date: 16 Jun 2011 | ISBN-10: 0201882957 | ISBN-13: 978-0201882957 | Edition: 3

Introducing functional programming in the Haskell language, this book is written for students and programmers with little or no experience.  It emphasises the process of crafting programmes, problem solving and avoiding common programming pitfalls.

Covering basic functional programming, through abstraction to larger scale programming, students are lead step by step through the basics, before being introduced to more advanced topics.

This edition includes new material on testing and domain-specific languages and a variety of new examples and case studies, including simple games. Existing material has been expanded and re-ordered, so that some concepts – such as simple data types and input/output – are presented at an earlier stage.

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  • Paperback: 608 pages
  • Publisher: Addison Wesley; 3 edition (16 Jun 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0201882957
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201882957
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 3.1 x 23.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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The third edition of Haskell: The Craft of Functional Programming is essential reading for beginners to functional programming and newcomers to the Haskell programming language. The emphasis is on the process of crafting programs and the text contains many examples and running case studies, as well as advice on program design, testing, problem solving and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Revisions to this new edition include new material on testing and domain-specific languages and a variety of new examples and case studies, including simple games. Existing material has been expanded and re-ordered, so that some concepts - such as simple data types and input/output - are presented at an earlier stage. The running example of Pictures is now implemented using web browser graphics as well as lists of strings.

The book uses GHCi, the interactive version of the Glasgow Haskell Compiler, as its implementation of choice. It has also been revised to include material about the Haskell Platform, and the Hackage online database of Haskell libraries. In particular, readers are given detailed guidance about how to find their way around what is available in these systems.

An accompanying web site supports the book, containing all the program code, further teaching materials and other useful resources.


Simon Thompson is Professor of Logic and Computation in the School of Computing at the University of Kent. His research and teaching interests include functional programming and logical aspects of computer science. Simon has written three other books: Erlang Programming (co-authored with Francesco Cesarini),  Miranda: The Craft of Functional Programming and Type Theory and Functional Programming.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for my understanding of functional programming. 5 Feb 2001
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Format:Paperback
This book was recommended to accompany a university module in Haskell and functional programming which I was having a little difficulty with. Once I read the book, not only did the concepts become clear but I also started to really enjoy functional programming. For my circumstances, it was the perfect book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good introductory book 18 Aug 2011
By Martin
Format:Paperback
I bought this book later than I should have. It is nicely written, with a good number of code examples and more importantly, a good number of exercises. It does, however, advance a bit slowly on the topics, so if you have done some functional programming before you might be tempted to start skipping or skimming chapters.

Overall, I would recommend it to anyone starting out with Haskell or functional programming in general.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not the most accessible text, but don't let that stop you 11 Feb 2013
By J GREEN
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Reads well (the English/British author is much appreciated in a world dominated by Americanisms) and really facilitates you getting in and getting your hands dirty. The only drawback is that you need to read the whole book, in order, completing every exercise he sets which is quite demanding and frustrating at times. The upside of that though is that he's building on what you already (hopefully) understand.

Overall a good, if stodgy, guide to Haskell/functional programming in general.
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