After conducting a thorough search on the subject, I found myself unsure of what keyword to use, prompting me to pose this question.
I am curious as to why the name reduce
was selected for JavaScript when other more traditional and meaningful names like fold
or accumulate
are available (in my personal opinion).
In discussions with an individual close to me who is well-versed in JavaScript and has experience with functional languages such as Scheme, Racket, and Clojure, it was suggested that Python may have influenced this decision.
If you possess any additional information about the background of this naming choice that I may not be aware of, or if you know someone who does, I would greatly appreciate any insights you could provide.