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topchef
topchef

Reputation: 19803

Which Functional programming language offers best support in Eclipse?

As an exercise my team is looking at learning functional programming. One of the factors to choose a language is its support in Eclipse. Any language with Eclipse plug-in is fine but what language offers the best free plug-in?

Bonus question: the best online/book tutorial for this language.

Upvotes: 4

Views: 1004

Answers (6)

samaras
samaras

Reputation: 344

Erlide plugin for Erlang development on Eclipse.

Upvotes: 1

topchef
topchef

Reputation: 19803

Python with PyDev plugin is another great option.

Upvotes: 0

topchef
topchef

Reputation: 19803

Since nobody gave this answer I have to add it.

Groovy offers Java integration, Eclipse plugin and integration, and functional features. Many would argue that it's a scripting language but it's a complete language nonetheless. And it's obvious choice for Java junkies...

Upvotes: 0

mikera
mikera

Reputation: 106391

Clojure is pretty well supported with the Counterclockwise plugin in Eclipse. Key features:

  • A nice syntax aware editor including rainbow braces
  • An integrated REPL
  • Dependency management orks reasonably nicely with Maven, other Eclipse plugins etc.
  • Debug mode works fairly well

Upvotes: 3

VonC
VonC

Reputation: 1327384

I don't know if it is the best, but it is evolving and improving fast:

Scala IDE (up to Scala2.8.1RC1 right now)

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As for the best online Scala book:

Programming Scala (Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial)

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But you will find other online sources in the SO question "List of freely available programming books".

Upvotes: 7

James Westgate
James Westgate

Reputation: 11454

I would go for Javascript, with Eclipse + Aptana plug-in and Secrets of the Javascript Ninja for a book with some nice advanced material.

Upvotes: 1

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