Functional Programming Constructs

A set of files for treating many operations, like "if", "for", and even "()", as functions.

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This set of files enables working more easily with functions of functions for concise and powerful code.
A few highlights of this way of working:

* Map multiple inputs to multiple functions and assign multiple outputs with a single line.

* Use conditionals (like "if"), loops, and recursion in anonymous functions.

A document with derivations and examples of these functions is included. See the readme.txt. Also, each function contains a 'help' entry with examples.

This submission requires strong familiarity with function handles and anonymous functions. If those aren't familiar terms, check the documentation first!

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Tucker McClure (2026). Functional Programming Constructs (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/39735-functional-programming-constructs), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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1.2.0.1

Updated license

1.2.0.0

The 'wrap' function returned all output arguments up to the highest selected. It now "wraps up" only the specifically requested arguments. (Thanks Harald.)

1.1.0.0

Fixed iif to accept function handles for conditions.

1.0.0.0