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In addition to this, for many applications, programmer time is more valuable than the asymptotic savings of a faster algorithm. This isn't as "pure" of a discus
by CGamesPlay 6y ago
In addition to this, for many applications, programmer time is more valuable than the asymptotic savings of a faster algorithm. This isn't as "pure" of a discussion since it now starts to involve money, but when viewing programs through the lens of creating business value, it's important to consider.
- higerordermap 6y agoEven if this is true, don't say this loud. Because people have already taken it as license to write shitty code that is O(n²) where it can be O(n), or allocate in a frequently executed loop.
- justincredible 6y agopremature simplification is the root of all evil?