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Initial algebra

In mathematics, an initial algebra is an initial object in the category of F-algebras for a given endofunctor F. This initiality provides a general framework for induction and recursion.

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Initial algebra

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related to External links · 11
Initial algebra → Categorical, CLikiTyped Tagless Final Interpreters, Concurrency, Final Coalgebra Semantics, Glasgow, Oleg Kiselyov, Philip Wadler, Rutten, TuriInitiality, University, Varmo VeneRecursive
related to Functor 1 + N × (−) · 5
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Initial algebra → initial object in the category of F-algebras for a given endofunctor F

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Initial algebrais ainitial object in the category of F-algebras for a given endofunctor F0.90text
Haskellinstance ofInitiality is established by the function known as foldr in functional programming languages0.80text
ML.Likewiseinstance ofInitiality is established by the function known as foldr in functional programming languages0.80text
binary trees with elements at the leaves can be obtained as the initial algebrainstance ofInitiality is established by the function known as foldr in functional programming languages0.80text
Initial algebrarelated to External linksCategorical0.60section
Initial algebrarelated to External linksVarmo VeneRecursive0.60section
Initial algebrarelated to External linksPhilip Wadler0.60section
Initial algebrarelated to External linksUniversity0.60section
Initial algebrarelated to External linksGlasgow0.60section
Initial algebrarelated to External linksFinal Coalgebra Semantics0.60section
Initial algebrarelated to External linksConcurrency0.60section
Initial algebrarelated to External linksRutten0.60section

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