The document discusses functional programming and event sourcing. It begins with an overview of functional programming principles like avoiding side effects and variable mutation. It then provides examples of modeling user data retrieval in a functional way using classes like Cache, UserRepo, and UserFinder. The examples demonstrate functional patterns like avoiding stateful objects and embracing immutable and recursive functions. The document argues that functional programming and event sourcing are well-aligned due to their shared emphasis on immutable data models and avoidance of shared state.