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Parametric Polymorphism and models of storage

Strachey 100: an Oxford Computing Pioneer by Oxford University

Jun 26, 201740:29Education

In this presentation, Uday brings together two strands of Christopher Strachey’s thought: parametric polymorphism and abstract models of storage. The term parametric polymorphism was introduced in by Strachey who disting...

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