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Lists in functional programming common mistakes

Study Lists in functional programming with curriculum-aligned Common Mistakes resources, practice links, and exam-focused support.

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Lists in functional programming

AqaA LevelComputer ScienceFundamentals of functional programming

Common mistakes

  • Confusing prepend and append

    Using xs + [item] when the question asks for the item to be placed at the front of the list.

    Fix itPrepend with [item] + xs. Append with xs + [item]. Check the position of the new item in the resulting list.