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1 author picked Category Theory for Programmers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Although I’m not a programmer, I couldn’t leave programming—a quintessential example of symbolic reasoning—off this list. For someone like me, with a background in mathematics and philosophy, this book provides a concrete look at how abstract reasoning can be applied in programming.
For programmers, it’s an engaging introduction to category theory. This is a brilliant example of interdisciplinary thinking at its best.
From Hans' list on The best books for learning how to reason symbolically.
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