mas644

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   by mas644 15y ago

   I'm always skeptical of these technologies. I recall see another article on Hacker News about a Y.C. startup (Launchpad Toys I believe) that predicted the future may not be about robots, but rather virtual reality. Personally I believe we'l
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   by mas644 15y ago

   Awesome! I love OCaml and this is a great way to get some apps running in the browser. I particularly like the simple OpenGL example with the 3D globe. Great way to get your app onto multiple platforms quickly.
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   Sony’s 3D Visor To Change 3D Forever. 750-Inch Screen Mounted on Your Head(tqcast.com)

   1 points by mas644 15y ago|1 comments
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   by mas644 15y ago

   I think everybody who is a programmer should learn some assembly language...not so much for code optimization, but rather to understand how the computer + compiler work underneath the hood. You don't need to be able to write crazy advanced
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   by mas644 15y ago

   Interesting article, though the title is a bit misleading. I'd say a better one would be "Design Patterns of Functional Languages" as the author is comparing common functional design patterns (monads, functors) to GoF OO design patterns. I
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   by mas644 15y ago

   It depends on your background (CS and math are very very useful) and which track you're going for (standard vs advanced). I believe Norvig & Russell's textbook is being used for the class, which is the standard for AI classes at univers