deklaratiivsetel

Deklaratiivsetel, often translated as "declarative," refers to a paradigm in computer programming. In contrast to imperative programming, which focuses on how to achieve a result through a sequence of commands, declarative programming emphasizes what the desired outcome is. The programmer describes the logic of a computation without describing its control flow.

This approach abstracts away the step-by-step execution details, allowing developers to focus on the problem domain. Instead of writing explicit loops and conditional statements, declarative programs typically use higher-level constructs. This can lead to more readable and maintainable code, as the intent of the program is often clearer.

Examples of declarative programming languages include SQL (for database queries), HTML (for web page structure), and Prolog (a logic programming language). Functional programming languages like Haskell also exhibit strong declarative characteristics. In these languages, programs are often expressed as mathematical functions.

The benefits of declarative programming include increased productivity, reduced complexity, and often, better performance optimization by the underlying system, as it has more freedom to determine the most efficient execution strategy. While it may have a steeper learning curve for those accustomed to imperative styles, its advantages make it a powerful tool for specific types of problems.