Lambda

Definitions

1. An anonymous, inline function defined without a name, originating from lambda calculus. Also refers to AWS Lambda, a serverless compute service.

   In plain English: A small throwaway function you write on the spot without giving it a name, often used for quick one-off operations.

   Example: "I replaced the entire class with a single lambda and a prayer."

Related Terms

• Algebraic Data Type
• Arity
• Category
• Closure
• Computation Expression
• Cons
• Continuation
• Subroutine
• Partial Application
• Lambda Function
• Variadic Function
• Calling Convention