ThoughtWorking: Functional Programming in C# 2.0

Last updated: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Published in: CODE Magazine: 2009 - May/June

Writing software is hard, particularly when the tools you use force you to think at too low a level; it’s time to start thinking about changing the way you write code… by making it easier to write code.Taking on new ways to program doesn’t always mean tossing away your favorite programming language or environment. Sometimes it just means taking a new look at how you’re using your language and trying out a few new ideas. It’s time to take a hard look at your favorite language and see if it’s possible to “fall in love all over again”.

• .NET 2.0
• .NET 3.0
• .NET 3.5
• C#
• Functional Programming