Discussing the Power of Functional Programming with Devon Estes

In this episode, Devon Estes, who leads the third-party integration team at Remote, talks about the efficacy of functional programming and how it simplifies tasks more than other programming paradigms. Devon shares insights into his current role at Remote, elaborates on the challenges people face while learning Elixir, and explains his reasons for preferring functional programming over object-oriented programming. The conversation also touches upon the importance of libraries in making Elixir valuable for data scientists, discusses mutation testing, and covers Devon's reduced involvement in open-source projects. Additionally, the episode highlights the rapid growth of Remote and what Devon appreciates most about working there.