/prague/ Q&A

Ask /prog/ anything.

Although don't expect an answer or even a good one.

Also, keep it /prog/ related.

I'm familiar with object-oriented programming, but what is functional programming? Are they compatible? Are they reconcilable? Do individual programmers generally favor one over the other, or do they utilise each when appropriate? Are the any other styles or philosophies of note or of relevance?

Sorry if those are silly questions, I'm a mere hobbyist who will never even hope to one day achieve Satori.