Hey everyone! I'm a first-year Computer Science student focusing on Data Science, and I'm contemplating signing up for an elective on Programming Paradigms that includes Haskell, which is known for being quite challenging. Since it's not required for my major, I'm trying to figure out if it's worth my time and effort. I want to know how learning different programming paradigms, especially functional programming, could benefit my future in Data Science and Machine Learning. Will it improve my programming skills or is Haskell too niche? Should I play it safe and choose more practical electives instead? Looking forward to your thoughts! Thanks!
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Definitely take it! It can really enhance your skills as a programmer, and even if you never end up using Haskell, the concepts you'll learn are super valuable.
Thanks for the advice!