Functional programming: the function concept, higher order functions, currying, evaluation strategies, streams, pattern matching, overloading, polymorphism, interpretation, lazy evaluation, types and type classes. Formal languages and syntax analysis: automata, regular expressions, grammars, lexical analysis, recursive descent, classes of languages. Web programming. Language translation: interpretation, compilation and linking. Programming paradigms control flow, subprograms, recursion, classes, types, computational models and memory models
DD1366 Programming Paradigms 6.0 credits
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This course gives an introduction to functional programming, web programming, programming paradigms, and syntactical analysis.
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2025 progp25 programme students
Target group
Open to students from all programmes as long as it can be included in your programme.
Part of programme
Degree Programme in Computer Science and Engineering, åk 2, Mandatory
Master of Science in Engineering and in Education, åk 3, TEDA, Mandatory
Periods
P3 (4.0 hp), P4 (2.0 hp)Duration
Pace of study
17%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
Swedish
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Spring 2025 progp25 programme students
Application code
60360
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2025 progp25 programme students
Contact
Marcus Dicander (dicander@kth.se)
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- apply and explain general concepts in programming, in particular flow of control, recursion, interpretation, paradigms and models of computation
- apply and explain basic concepts in functional programming, in particular pure functions, referential transparency, higher order functions, immutability, types
- apply and explain basic concepts in formal languages and syntax analysis, in particular automata, regular expression, grammars, lexical analysis and recursive descent
- write own client/server programs and explain basic concepts in web programming
in order to
- obtain a broader perspective on programming
- be able to assess which paradigm and which programming language that is appropriate to solve a certain assignment
- be able to use adequate programming style in a chosen programming paradigm
- be able to participate in discussions about programming paradigms, history of programming languages, language definition, properties of type systems, principles of language design, language translation, programming principles and programming concepts actively
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Knowledge and skills in programming, 6 credits, equivalent to completed course DD1337/DD1310-DD1319/DD1321/DD1331/DD100N/ID1018. Knowledge in basic computer science, 6 credits, equivalent to completed course DD1338/DD1320-DD1328/DD2325/ID1020/ID1021. Active participation in a course offering where the final examination is not yet reported in LADOK is considered equivalent to completion of the course. Being registered for a course counts as active participation. The term 'final examination' encompasses both the regular examination and the first re-examination.
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Programming assignments, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- MAS1 - Mastery tests, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Mastery tests are individual assignments that are reported both in writing and orally
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
The course is replacing DD1360-DD1362 and cannot be combined with any of these courses in a degree.
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.