AW: slide: useful function?

[Paul Hudak]

Hi Markus --

Your comment:

Markus.Schnell@infineon.com wrote:
> There's too much mathematics in it, I'm only an engineer... ;-)

reminds of what I think is one of the biggest problems with conventional
software development: the lack of appreciable mathematics in the
specification, design, coding, or implementation of programs.  In this
sense there is a huge contrast between conventional software development
practice and other engineering disciplines.  I was once an electrical
engineer, and I used lots of mathematics (not just in school, but in
industry), and I know that most other engineering disciplines also use a
lot of mathematics.  One of the things I like about FP is that it
demands more mathematical sophistication of its practitioners, which,
contrary to some opinions, I think is a Good Thing.

So, I know that you had a smiley after your comment, but I encourage you
to take opportunities like this to learn a little more mathematics if
you can!  (I know I do...)

Best regards,  -Paul