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7 Benefits of First-Class Functions in JavaScript

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Explore the concept of First-Class Functions in JavaScript through this 25-minute tutorial video. Discover the meaning and importance of First-Class Functions, and delve into seven key benefits they offer. Learn how to assign functions to variables, pass them as arguments, return them from other functions, implement currying, leverage closures, store functions in data structures, and utilize anonymous functions. Gain practical insights with examples throughout the tutorial, enhancing your understanding of this fundamental JavaScript concept. Part of the "20 Things JavaScript Developers Should Know But Probably Don't" series, this video provides a comprehensive overview of First-Class Functions, equipping you with valuable knowledge to improve your JavaScript programming skills.

Syllabus

Intro
What are First-Class Functions?
#1 Assign them to variables
#2 Pass them in as argument
#3 Return them from other functions
#4 Currying
#5 Closures
#6 Store them in data structures
#7 Anonymous Functions
Summary
Outro


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