It's All About Morphisms
Offered By: Devoxx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a gentle introduction to Category Theory for object-oriented programmers interested in Functional Programming in this 49-minute conference talk. Dive into the main concepts behind functional programming through diagrams, simple metaphors, and examples, with no prior Haskell knowledge required. Discover the meanings behind terms like Monoids and Monads, understand the difference between functions and functors, and grasp the essence of Categories. Learn how understanding these foundational concepts can enhance your programming skills. Examine various strategies for applying Category Theory to real-world programming, comparing them with classical OOP approaches. Follow along with code examples in Java and Kotlin, utilizing Vavr and Kategory libraries, to see these ideas translated into practical programming scenarios.
Syllabus
It's All About Morphisms by Uberto Barbini
Taught by
Devoxx
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