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Category Theory for Programmers | Functional Programming | Haskell

Bartosz Milewski

Explore the connections between category theory and functional programming with this comprehensive course by Bartosz Milewski. Dive into concepts like monads, comonads, and enriched categories.

University CoursesCompilerFunctional ProgrammingHaskell

Introduction

Category Theory for Programmers: The Preface is a blog post by Bartosz Milewski that introduces his series on category theory for programmers. The series aims to make category theory accessible and applicable for software developers.

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Highlights

  • Covers a wide range of category theory concepts, from the essence of composition to monads, comonads, and enriched categories
  • Presented in a programming-focused way, with examples and applications in programming languages like Haskell
  • Includes a free PDF version with nicer typesetting, as well as a video series teaching the material

Recommendation

This course is highly recommended for programmers interested in exploring the connections between category theory and functional programming. The content is well-structured and the author's explanations make complex topics approachable, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced developers.

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