Declarative programming
Declarative programming is when we write code that describes what we want to achieve, rather than how to achieve it.
It’s a very blurry line, but generally, declarative programming focuses on the desired outcome, rather than the step-by-step instructions to get there.
This document is incomplete, because, to be honest, I think it is silly to differentiate programming languages this way.
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is declarative programming? | Declarative programming is when we write code that describes what we want to achieve, rather than how to achieve it. |
| What does declarative programming focus on? | Declarative programming focuses on the desired outcome, rather than the step-by-step instructions to get there. |
| According to the document, why might a distinction between declarative and imperative programming be considered incomplete? | Because the author thinks it is silly to differentiate programming languages this way. |