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Funktiomalli refers to a programming paradigm or a way of structuring code where the fundamental building blocks are functions. Instead of relying heavily on mutable state or objects that change over time, a functional approach emphasizes the use of pure functions. A pure function is a function that always produces the same output for the same input and has no side effects, meaning it doesn't alter any state outside of its own scope.

This paradigm promotes a declarative style of programming, where developers describe what needs to be done rather than how to do it. Key concepts in functional programming include immutability, where data cannot be changed after it's created, and first-class functions, which means functions can be treated like any other variable – passed as arguments, returned from other functions, and assigned to variables. Higher-order functions are a direct result of this, enabling powerful abstractions and code reuse.

Common functional programming languages include Haskell, Lisp, Scala, and Clojure. Many modern languages like JavaScript, Python, and Java also incorporate functional programming features, allowing developers to adopt functional styles within their existing codebases. The benefits often cited include improved code readability, easier testing due to the absence of side effects, and better concurrency management as immutable data is inherently thread-safe.