Why 'functor' Doesn't Matter (2019)
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The article argues that the concept of 'Functor' is not as crucial as often claimed in functional programming, sparking a discussion on its relevance and practical applications.
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Discussion under the alt title (51 points, 2019, 41 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20847141
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