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Currying

Currying transforms a function that takes multiple arguments into a chain of functions that each take a single argument. Think of it like ordering at a customizable sandwich shop: first you choose the bread, then the protein, then the sauce — each choice narrows down the final result. Currying enables partial application, where you fix some arguments upfront and get back a specialized function ready for the remaining ones.

Use Cases

  • Building configurable API request functions where base URL and headers are fixed upfront
  • Creating families of validators or formatters that share a common configuration
  • Point-free composition in data pipelines where each stage expects a single argument
  • Generating event handlers in UI frameworks with pre-bound context or identifiers

Implementation

Output

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