On Fri, 2008-12-19 at 09:13 +0000, Lennart Augustsson wrote:
When accurate names for Haskell concepts already exist we should use them (as we have tried in the past). There has been too much invention of misleading terminology in computing already.
There are two possible cases (this applies to any branch of mathematics, or mathematical discipline): a) Use existing words, and give them new meanings. Then you're using a word that already means something else. Best example: series vs. sequence in calculus. b) Invent a new word (probably based on Latin or Greek roots). Then you're using incomprehensible and frightening technical jargon. Best example: catamorphism (apparently). So you're damned if you do, damned if you don't. My solution: stop caring what people think. jcc