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June 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Can you explain what a higher-order function is and give an example of its use in functional programming?

A higher-order function is a function that takes one or more functions as arguments or returns a function as its result. For example, in JavaScript, the map function is a…

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Can you explain what a higher-order function is and give an example of its use in functional programming?

COVER // CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT A HIGHER-ORDER FUNCTION IS AND GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF ITS USE IN FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMMING?

A higher-order function is a function that takes one or more functions as arguments or returns a function as its result. For example, in JavaScript, the map function is a higher-order function that applies a given function to each element in an array.

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