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zipWith

As explained in Learn Haskell by Example

zipWith is a standard Haskell function that combines corresponding elements of two lists using a supplied combining function, stopping when the shorter list ends.

zipWith combines corresponding elements from two lists by applying a supplied function instead of creating tuples. It stops when either list has no more elements, making it useful when two sequences must become one. section 4.3.3

Formatting numbered lines

A line-numbering tool computes padding values separately, then uses zipWith to combine each padding value with its source line and produce a formatted String. The combining function determines the output shape. section 4.3.3

The standard type and typical uses are:

  • A useful exercise is to implement zip recursively, extend it into zipWith, and then consider implementing zip with zipWith. section 4.3.3

How Learn Haskell by Example covers it

How deep it goes
Defines higher-order behavior, gives type and REPL examples, and proposes recursive implementation exercises without evaluation internals.
Examples
Uses numeric addition, numbered labels, and line-number formatting.
What you can do after
Apply it via Haskell's standard API or implement it recursively from first principles.
How it connects
Connects zipWith to zip, map, higher-order functions, and recursion.

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