5 Questions
What is the foundational concept of data abstraction in programming languages?
Higher-order programming
What is the purpose of record data structures in programming?
Allow symbolic indexing
What does the contextual environment of a function contain?
All identifiers used inside the function but declared outside of it
Which concept is exemplified by the need for a contextual environment in a program with static scope?
Contextual environment
What is the key characteristic of a procedure value in programming?
It is exactly what its name suggests
Learn about the final two concepts needed to complete the functional paradigm and its kernel language: higher-order programming and record data structures. Discover the ability to use functions (and procedures) as first-class entities in the language, and how they can be used as inputs and outputs of other functions.
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