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Knowing the algorithm literally means that you could theoretically reproduce it yourself, step by step (absent practical worries about longevity). Each of the s
by kybernetikos 3y ago
Knowing the algorithm literally means that you could theoretically reproduce it yourself, step by step (absent practical worries about longevity). Each of the steps is simple and well understood. What to do at each step is simple and well understood. What more is there to understand?
- famouswaffles 3y agoBy that definition, i know COBOL too since i can look up programs coded in it. I can reproduce the program too by hand-typing it and running it elsewhere. Banks should hire me asap /s. I genuinely don't get what is so hard to understand here. You don't know the algorithm. You can see it. That's all. You don't suddenly understand information just because you can see and copy it. Would certainly be nice though.
- kybernetikos 3y agoWhat I'm trying to work out is what you mean by 'understand'. When it comes to an algorithm, what is it that you need to know beyond how to execute it in order to believe you understand it?
- famouswaffles 3y agoBeing able to make predictable changes directly to the algorithm would be a starter.