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Category theory shares a lot with set theory, but they are different - they make different assumptions and each is better suited at describing certain types of
by mattrepl 19y ago
Category theory shares a lot with set theory, but they are different - they make different assumptions and each is better suited at describing certain types of systems. Graph theory is also its own topic in math, though sets can be used to talk about them
As for the Catsters' videos, I'm unsure about the best order. The recommendation to start with the natural transformations playlist came from someone in #haskell (Cale, maybe?). I'd suggest diving in to whatever sounds interesting and backing up to review other videos that contain any new terms.