A framework for extended algebraic data types

Martin Sulzmann, Jeremy Wazny, Peter J. Stuckey

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Abstract

There are a number of extended forms of algebraic data types such as type classes with existential types and generalized algebraic data types. Such extensions are highly useful but their interaction has not been studied formally so far. Here, we present a unifying framework for these extensions. We show that the combination of type classes and generalized algebraic data types allows us to express a number of interesting properties which are desired by programmers. We support type checking based on a novel constraint solver. Our results show that our system is practical and greatly extends the expressive power of languages such as Haskell and ML.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFunctional and Logic Programming
Subtitle of host publication8th International Symposium, FLOPS 2006, Proceedings
Pages47-64
Number of pages18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jul 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Symposium on Functional and Logic Programming, FLOPS 2006 - Fuji-Susono, Japan
Duration: 24 Apr 200526 Apr 2005

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume3945 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference8th International Symposium on Functional and Logic Programming, FLOPS 2006
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityFuji-Susono
Period24/04/0526/04/05

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