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Higher-order functions
Learn Higher-order functions in F# through a focused explanation, a dedicated topic-specific example, an engineering boundary, and a mastery check.
Higher-order functions is a focused F# lesson inside Functions. The example uses the construct named in the lesson directly rather than reusing a generic placeholder.
Trace the example from its inputs through Higher-order functions and identify the behavior that would change if that construct were removed or replaced. Pay attention to the language-specific rules shown by the syntax, because neighboring lessons intentionally exercise different mechanisms.
Topic-specific example
let values20 = [20; 21; 22]
printfn "%d" (List.sum values20) // Higher-order functions
For Higher-order functions, test one realistic boundary: empty data, invalid input, unavailable resources, lifetime/cleanup, type constraints, or concurrency timing where applicable. A successful happy path is not enough to prove the construct is used correctly.