Richard Feldman

Functional programming language expert.

Richard likes to build things. He is a renowned software engineer and programmer, best known for his work in developing the Elm programming language. Since 2018 he's been also developing the Roc programming language, a functional programming language directly descended from Elm.

In addition to his contributions to Elm, Feldman is also a respected speaker and writer in the programming community. He has given talks at conferences around the world, and his articles on Elm and functional programming have been widely read and cited.

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Content featuring Richard Feldman

Introducing Elm to a JavaScript App
Introducing Elm to a JavaScript App
GOTO Chicago 2017
Functional Programming for Pragmatists
Functional Programming for Pragmatists
GOTO Copenhagen 2021
Rust in Action
Rust in Action
GOTO Book Club
GOTO Book Club Highlights Part 1
GOTO Book Club Highlights Part 1
GOTO Book Club
GOTO Book Club Yule Special
GOTO Book Club Yule Special
GOTO Book Club
Upgrade Your Frontend Game – Be an Elm Wizard
Upgrade Your Frontend Game – Be an Elm Wizard
GOTO Book Club
Why Static Typing Came Back
Why Static Typing Came Back
GOTO Copenhagen 2022
Simple Functional Effects with Tag Unions
Simple Functional Effects with Tag Unions
YOW! Brisbane 2022
Simple Functional Effects with Tag Unions
Simple Functional Effects with Tag Unions
YOW! Melbourne 2022
Intro to Roc & Innovation in Functional Programming
Intro to Roc & Innovation in Functional Programming
GOTO Unscripted
The Ideal Programming Language
The Ideal Programming Language
GOTO Unscripted
Simple Functional Effects with Tag Unions
Simple Functional Effects with Tag Unions
YOW! Sydney 2022
Calling Functions Across Languages [Live Streamed]
Calling Functions Across Languages [Live Streamed]
GOTO Chicago 2023
Rust and Zig Combined
Rust and Zig Combined
GOTO Copenhagen 2023
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