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> Plain language descriptions of algorithms and theorems are the best writing of all Be careful with this. Understanding "edge cases" for an algorithm is just
by omegalulw 5y ago
> Plain language descriptions of algorithms and theorems are the best writing of all
Be careful with this. Understanding "edge cases" for an algorithm is just as important if not more than the core idea. With "plain language descriptions" you tend to get the latter but not the former which is _very_ dangerous.
- spoiler 5y agoI agree with you, but also want to add that there doesn't need to be that much caution either. Plain language helps create or deepen someones understanding of the core idea (or even an "intuition" for it, afte they become comfortable with it), which in turn then allows them to explore these edge cases.