Bridges to Functions: Imperative vs Kotlin FP

"Bridges to Functions" is a hands-on series for Kotlin developers who want to move from imperative patterns to functional thinking. Each post compares an imperative solution with a functional alternative, explains the ‘why’ through everyday analogies (recipes, conveyor belts, and blueprints), and introduces just-enough category theory (functors, monads, natural transformations) to make the abstractions meaningful. Expect concise Kotlin examples, visual pipelines, exercises, and practical patterns you can apply in production code.