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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 | is a | initial object in the category of F-algebras for a given endofunctor F | 0.90 | text |
| Haskell | instance of | Initiality is established by the function known as foldr in functional programming languages | 0.80 | text |
| ML.Likewise | instance of | Initiality is established by the function known as foldr in functional programming languages | 0.80 | text |
| binary trees with elements at the leaves can be obtained as the initial algebra | instance of | Initiality is established by the function known as foldr in functional programming languages | 0.80 | text |
| Initial algebra | related to External links | Categorical | 0.60 | section |
| Initial algebra | related to External links | Varmo VeneRecursive | 0.60 | section |
| Initial algebra | related to External links | Philip Wadler | 0.60 | section |
| Initial algebra | related to External links | University | 0.60 | section |
| Initial algebra | related to External links | Glasgow | 0.60 | section |
| Initial algebra | related to External links | Final Coalgebra Semantics | 0.60 | section |
| Initial algebra | related to External links | Concurrency | 0.60 | section |
| Initial algebra | related to External links | Rutten | 0.60 | section |
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