Category Theory
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What is Category Theory?
Category Theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with structures and relationships between them. In the context of Scala and functional programming, Category Theory provides a framework for understanding and designing functional programs. Key concepts include categories, functors, monads, and natural transformations, which are essential for writing maintainable functional code.
Free resources to learn Category Theory
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Category Theory: common questions
Can I learn Category Theory in Hindi?
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Is this Category Theory tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 99 of 165 in the free Scala roadmap, in stage 19, Monads. If you are new to Scala, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.