A Monad is Just a Monoid in the Category of Burritos

## 💻🍳 Tech + Brunch = TechBrunch: Functional Programming Edition!
Let's unwrap the abstractions of functional programming and category theory. This meetup is for those who find beauty in the mathematical foundations of software.
## 👥 Who Should Attend
- Enthusiasts of languages like Clojure, Haskell, OCaml or Scala
- Mathematicians using category theory in their work
- Computer scientists applying category theory to software
- Developers interested in functional paradigms
- Anyone curious about category theory
## 📋 What to Expect
- A relaxed brunch at a hotel restaurant
- Deep dives into concepts like monoids, functors, applicatives and monads
- Discussions on the practical applications of category theory in software design
- Exploring connections to related fields like algebra, graph theory, set theory and topology
- A metaphorical menu, with no guarantee of the titular burrito
## 🎁 Special Offer for First-Timers
First-time attendees who RSVP on meetup.com and are confirmed on the attendee list get their meals for free! It's our way of welcoming you to the TechBrunch community.
## 📍 Location
We plan to meet at the hotel restaurant Beltempo, known for its great food and comfortable atmosphere. If you don't RSVP, we don't guarantee you'll find our group, as we may need to relocate.
## ⏰ Timing
We may begin earlier than the posted start time, but we guarantee that we'll be present at the scheduled time for all who RSVP.
## 📆 Scheduling
Please let us know if you're interested in attending, but the current schedule doesn't work for you. While we can't promise to meet all requests, we will consider them for future meetups.
## ❗ Heads-Up
This is a small group event, so please do not expect a large gathering.