Pierce, Benjamin C.,
Basic category theory for computer scientists / Benjamin C. Pierce. - 1 PDF (xiii, 100 pages). - Foundations of computing . - Foundations of computing .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-91) and index.
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Category theory is a branch of pure mathematics that is becoming an increasingly important tool in theoretical computer science, especially in programming language semantics, domain theory, and concurrency, where it is already a standard language of discourse. Assuming a minimum of mathematical preparation, Basic Category Theory for Computer Scientists provides a straightforward presentation of the basic constructions and terminology of category theory, including limits, functors, natural transformations, adjoints, and cartesian closed categories. Four case studies illustrate applications of category theory to programming language design, semantics, and the solution of recursive domain equations. A brief literature survey offers suggestions for further study in more advanced texts. Benjamin C. Pierce received his doctoral degree from Carnegie Mellon University.Contents : Tutorial. Applications. Further Reading.
Mode of access: World Wide Web
0262660717 9780262288460
Computer science--Mathematics.
Categories (Mathematics)
Electronic books.
QA76.9.M35 / P54 1991eb
511.3
Basic category theory for computer scientists / Benjamin C. Pierce. - 1 PDF (xiii, 100 pages). - Foundations of computing . - Foundations of computing .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 81-91) and index.
Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers.
Category theory is a branch of pure mathematics that is becoming an increasingly important tool in theoretical computer science, especially in programming language semantics, domain theory, and concurrency, where it is already a standard language of discourse. Assuming a minimum of mathematical preparation, Basic Category Theory for Computer Scientists provides a straightforward presentation of the basic constructions and terminology of category theory, including limits, functors, natural transformations, adjoints, and cartesian closed categories. Four case studies illustrate applications of category theory to programming language design, semantics, and the solution of recursive domain equations. A brief literature survey offers suggestions for further study in more advanced texts. Benjamin C. Pierce received his doctoral degree from Carnegie Mellon University.Contents : Tutorial. Applications. Further Reading.
Mode of access: World Wide Web
0262660717 9780262288460
Computer science--Mathematics.
Categories (Mathematics)
Electronic books.
QA76.9.M35 / P54 1991eb
511.3