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Specifying Data Objects with Initial Algebras

Logic in Computer Science 2009-09-22 v1 Logic

Abstract

This study presents a systematic approach to specifying data objects with the help of initial algebras. The primary aim is to describe the set-up to be found in modern functional programming languages such as Haskell and ML, although it can also be applied to more general situations.

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@article{arxiv.0909.3596,
  title  = {Specifying Data Objects with Initial Algebras},
  author = {Chris Preston},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0909.3596},
  year   = {2009}
}

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120 pages

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