<DIV><p>This easy-to-use, fast-moving tutorial introduces you to functional programming with Haskell. You'll learn how to use Haskell in a variety of practical ways, from short scripts to large and demanding applications. <I>Real World Haskell</I> takes you through the basics of functional programming at a brisk pace, and then helps you increase your understanding of Haskell in real-world issues like I/O, performance, dealing with data, concurrency, and more as you move through each chapter.<br><br> With this book, you will:</p><ul><li>Understand the differences between procedural and functional programming</li> <li>Learn the features of Haskell, and how to use it to develop useful programs</li> <li>Interact with filesystems, databases, and network services</li> <li>Write solid code with automated tests, code coverage, and error handling</li> <li>Harness the power of multicore systems via concurrent and parallel programming</li> </ul><p> You'll find plenty of hands-on exercises, along with examples of real Haskell programs that you can modify, compile, and run. Whether or not you've used a functional language before, if you want to understand why Haskell is coming into its own as a practical language in so many major organizations, <I>Real World Haskell</I> is the best place to start.</p></div>