Algebraic data types
Algebraic Data Types (ADTs), a concept from functional programming, share similarities with the Composite design pattern, as we explored in Chapter 3, Understanding Structural Patterns.
ADTs offer a solution for modeling intricate data structures and behaviors in a succinct and expressive manner. They establish a structured and type-safe representation of data, enhancing the comprehension of programs and ensuring correctness. By amalgamating simple data types and operations, ADTs empower the creation of elaborate data structures that faithfully portray the modeled domain. They contribute to type safety by enabling developers to precisely define the nature of data each type represents, thereby reducing the likelihood of runtime errors stemming from type mismatches and providing compile-time assurances regarding the correctness of data operations. ADTs also streamline pattern matching, a potent mechanism for dissecting and manipulating data based on its inherent...