Why use the Result pattern instead of standard exceptions?

The Result pattern makes errors explicit in the type system. This forces developers to handle potential failures at compile-time rather than dealing with unexpected runtime crashes from unhandled exceptions.

How does the Functional Patterns skill improve my code?

It helps you write deterministic code where the same inputs always produce the same outputs. This eliminates side effects, making your logic significantly easier to test and debug.

What is the 'Pure Core, Impure Shell' pattern?

It is an architectural pattern where all business logic is kept in pure functions (the core) while I/O operations like database calls or API requests are handled in a separate layer (the shell).

Can I use these patterns in existing TypeScript projects?

Yes, these patterns are highly incremental. You can start by refactoring individual utility functions to be pure or by using immutable updates for state management without changing your entire architecture.

Node.js Functional Patterns

Name: Node.js Functional Patterns
Author: DoubleslashSE

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API Development

Implements functional programming patterns in TypeScript to enhance code testability, composability, and maintainability.

About

This skill provides Claude with a comprehensive framework for applying functional programming (FP) principles within Node.js and TypeScript projects. It focuses on the 'Pure Core, Impure Shell' architecture, enabling developers to isolate side effects from business logic. By leveraging immutable updates, function composition, and monadic types like Result and Option, this skill helps create robust applications that are easier to unit test and reason about, significantly reducing common runtime errors and state-related bugs.

Key Features

Advanced function composition including pipes and higher-order functions
Functional Dependency Injection for enhanced service testability
Side-effect isolation through Pure Core/Impure Shell patterns
Immutable data management using readonly types and spread operations
Explicit error handling using the monadic Result pattern
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Refactoring complex business logic into deterministic pure functions
Architecting modular services that are easy to mock and test
Implementing robust, type-safe error handling without try-catch blocks

About

Key Features

Advanced function composition including pipes and higher-order functions
Functional Dependency Injection for enhanced service testability
Side-effect isolation through Pure Core/Impure Shell patterns
Immutable data management using readonly types and spread operations
Explicit error handling using the monadic Result pattern
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Refactoring complex business logic into deterministic pure functions
Architecting modular services that are easy to mock and test
Implementing robust, type-safe error handling without try-catch blocks