Declarative programming is a programming paradigm where you tell the computer what you want it to do, without specifying exactly how to do it. It's like ordering from Postmates - you just say "bring me a burrito" and magically it appears, without you having to worry about the details of how the delivery person got it to you.

How to use it in a sentence

• I tried to use declarative programming to build my new app, but I got frustrated and just ended up writing a bunch of if-else statements like a caveman.

• My boss keeps talking about how we need to use more declarative programming paradigms in our codebase, but I'm pretty sure he just read that in a Medium article and has no idea what it actually means.

If you actually want to learn more...

• Paul Graham provides a wealth of resources on Lisp and Scheme, two languages known for their declarative nature. Check out his collection of Lisp resources to dive deeper.

• Martin Fowler explores various programming environments and methodologies, including discussions on language features and paradigms. His articles offer insights into the declarative approach.

• For a more hands-on learning experience, try building something using a declarative language or framework like SQL, HTML, or React. The frustration and tears are all part of the journey.

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