Lambda functions

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Published on 2010-05-31T07:32:36Z Indexed on 2010/05/31 7:42 UTC
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Hey,
I'm really interested in the way of using lambda functions. Does it make sense to use them in a high-level programming language? If yes, why?

Is this really just a function embedded in a function (like this) or is there more behind?

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