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How does Kotlin support functional programming paradigms?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Kotlin supports functional programming through lambdas, immutability, and higher-order functions.
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Kotlin integrates functional programming features like first-class functions, pure functions, immutability, and collection transformations. It is not purely functional but hybrid, combining OOP and FP paradigms.
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