Difference between . and : in Lua
I am confused about the difference between function calls via . and via : > x = {foo = function(a,b) return a end, … Read more
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Can functions be passed as parameters?
In Java I can do something like derp(new Runnable { public void run () { /* run this sometime later */ } }) … Read more
What is the difference between a “function” and a “procedure”?
Generally speaking, we all hear about the functions or procedures in programming languages. However, I just found out that I use these terms … Read more
Difference between method and function in Scala
I read Scala Functions (part of Another tour of Scala). In that post he stated: Methods and functions are not the same thing … Read more
What is “lifting” in Scala?
Sometimes when I read articles in the Scala ecosystem I read the term “lifting”https://stackoverflow.com/”lifted”. Unfortunately, it is not explained what that exactly means. … Read more
Jump to function definition
How can I jump to a function definition using Vim? For example with Visual Assist, I can type Alt+g under a function and … Read more
How to explain callbacks in plain english? How are they different from calling one function from another function?
How to explain callbacks in plain English? How are they different from calling one function from another function taking some context from the … Read more
Static vs class functions/variables in Swift classes?
The following code compiles in Swift 1.2: class myClass { static func myMethod1() { } class func myMethod2() { } static var myVar1 … Read more
“Parameter” vs “Argument” [duplicate]
This question already has answers here: What’s the difference between an argument and a parameter? (36 answers) Arguments or parameters? [duplicate] (12 answers) … Read more
What is the difference between a ‘closure’ and a ‘lambda’?
Could someone explain? I understand the basic concepts behind them but I often see them used interchangeably and I get confused. And now … Read more