I may be showing my ignorance here, but why are lambda expressions called lambda expressions. I understand how to use them, but I’m curious if there is any significance to the term “lambda”.
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I may be showing my ignorance here, but why are lambda expressions called lambda expressions. I understand how to use them, but I’m curious if there is any significance to the term “lambda”.
The term derived from mathematical key word only.
Wiki info : Lambda calculus
check this : http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/lambda+expression