Basic Category Theory for Computer Scientists

MIT Press

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pierce, Benjamin C.

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik

Über Autor(innen)

Pierce, Benjamin C.
Benjamin C. Pierce is Professor of Computer and Information Science at the
University of Pennsylvania.