The Book of Functions: Explore Set Theory, Abstract Algebra, and Category Theory with Functional Progra mming

by Paul Orland

Overview

Master the dual arts of functional programming and advanced math with this illuminating intro to mathematical functions—complete with 500 bite-size coding exercises!

Through its unique, multi-faceted teaching style, this book provides an in-depth introduction to mathematical functions like set theory and abstract algebra, then uses those ideas to explain functional programming design patterns, and how they're implemented in code. Particular emphasis is given to the modern mathematical framework of “category theory,” which studies how functions transform classes of objects in specialized ways. In addition, there are over 500 bite-size coding exercises to help readers master the dual arts of functional programming and advanced mathematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781718501607
Publisher:	No Starch Press
Publication date:	04/29/2025
Pages:	648
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paul Orland is a programmer, software entrepreneur, and math enthusiast. He is co-founder of FizzBuzz, where he runs online courses in mathematics and computer programming. Previously, Orland was founder and CEO of Tachyus, building predictive analytics software for energy companies. A functional-programming aficionado, Orland is a recognized expert in the F# programming language by the F# Software Foundation. He’s also the author of Math for Programmers and has a B.S. in mathematics from Yale University and an M.S. in physics from the University of Washington.