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Re:What Monoids teach us about software by argv_empty on Wednesday September 13, 2017 @04:14PM (#15242160)
The original argument was that naming them "monoids" reduces cognitive load.

The argument as I see it written is only that naming them reduces cognitive load. I don't see anyone suggesting that the specific name they happen to have carries any special power.

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Re:What Monoids teach us about software by rbehrends on Wednesday September 13, 2017 @04:38PM (#15242374)
In what way is the specific name relevant? What alternative name instead of monoid for a monoid do you have in mind that would accomplish this goal?
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Re:What Monoids teach us about software by argv_empty on Thursday September 14, 2017 @08:18AM (#15247169)
Has someone claimed to have a better name?
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