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> Algorithms are sort of like a parent to a computer One of the less illuminating analogies I've heard. People should stick to "recipe" or "assembly instructio
by civilized 5y ago
> Algorithms are sort of like a parent to a computer
One of the less illuminating analogies I've heard. People should stick to "recipe" or "assembly instructions" and don't try to get so creative.
- fnord77 5y agorecipe / assembly instructions are not quite right, either. more like a process in a factory - material handling, coordination, input, output
- OneTimePetes 5y agoCreativity pollutes the communication, but a lack of creativity pollutes the purpose.