The Eric Normand Podcast What is the closure property?
Jan 23, 2023
Dive into the intriguing concept of the closure property, essential for nesting operations and enhancing API usability. Discover its significance in algebraic modeling with examples like addition and hash map merging. Explore how this principle applies to programming and graphics by creatively combining different elements, transforming them into something new. Gain insights into how these techniques can elevate the complexity and expressiveness of your coding and design endeavors.
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Closure Property Enables Nesting
- The closure property means the return type matches the argument type in an operation.
- This allows nesting operations and adds a dimension of expressivity to code.
Closure Adds Expression Dimensions
- Without closure, operations produce different types, leading to linear growth in complexity.
- Closure property adds a second dimension, enabling nested, more expressive operations.
Use Combining Operations for Closure
- Look for combining operations to create closure in your data models.
- Use merge operations that combine two instances into one of the same type to enable nesting.
