I use this in much the same way as I use an ordinary cookbook -- mostly to be certain of a recipe or to find a new one. Given that all cookbooks reflect the author's taste, it's guidance rather than absolutes but that guidance is correct in the world view of the author. Alexander is a fine author.
To be precise, not everyone has the same view of exactly what consitutes functional programming but the information presented is exactly correct from the author's point of view. If your view is different, you won't find much help here. It's to be expected -- this is a cookbook not a religious tract -- but it would be useful if there were a basic recipe from one of the other points of view if for no other reason than to show the contrast. This is sort of like always presenting raisins as an ingredient in apple pie... it leaves out those whose tradition differs.
Alexander's writing is always worth reading as is this book!
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