Explore functional programming concepts in Swift through this insightful conference talk from try! Swift NYC 2016. Delve into Rob Napier's journey through functional programming paradigms, from Monads to Functors, as he examines Swift's relationship with functional programming. Learn how Swift has incorporated valuable lessons from functional languages while maintaining its own identity. Discover how to leverage functional features effectively in Swift development, balancing them with Protocol Oriented Programming and Cocoa compatibility. Gain practical insights on using value types, mapping, flattening, and other functional techniques to enhance your Swift code without compromising its essence.