Monad

usgb/ˈmɑːnæd/
noun

In computing, a design pattern used to handle computation instructions.

The program uses monads to manage side effects.
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  • software monad
  • haskell monad

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Functional Programming

In computing, 'monad' often relates to functional programming, a coding style focusing on mathematical functions.

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Functional programming languages like Haskell use monads extensively.
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Manage Side Effects

Monads in computing provide a way to handle 'side effects', like changes in state or I/O operations, predictably.

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Using monads helps prevent unexpected results when performing input/output operations.
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