Haskell function composition (.) and function application ($) idioms: correct use

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I guess I can answer this from authority.

Is there a reason for using the books way that is much better than using all ($) symbols?

There’s no special reason. Bryan and I both prefer to reduce line noise. . is quieter than $. As a result, the book uses the f . g . h $ x syntax.

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