The degree of a continuous mapping refers to a topological invariant that describes the number of times a continuous function covers its target space. This concept is most commonly applied in the context of mappings between spheres or between manifolds.

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Degree of a continuous mapping by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-10-03
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For a map , the degree is the integer by which multiplies a chosen generator of . It is invariant under homotopy.
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