Comment on Math topics useful for computer science/programmingparentComments−j2kun12yThe importance of structure preserving mappings shows up in many other places besides functional programming. I do believe context is important, but having multiple contexts is even better.−nmrm12ybut having multiple contexts is even better.Given the investment necessary to make this jump, I believe that the benefit outweighs the cost for most.−j2kun12yYou don't need to teach category theory proper to get the idea. So I think we are in agreement :)
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The importance of structure preserving mappings shows up in many other places besides functional programming. I do believe context is important, but having multiple contexts is even better.
Given the investment necessary to make this jump, I believe that the benefit outweighs the cost for most.
You don't need to teach category theory proper to get the idea. So I think we are in agreement :)