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Additionally, the first two functions defined implement “zero” and “successor”, the two basic operations of Peano arithmetic. Presumably, the programmer will next implement natural number addition, then integers, then whichever branches of mathematics the original problem needs, all from scratch. | Additionally, the first two functions defined implement “zero” and “successor”, the two basic operations of Peano arithmetic. Presumably, the programmer will next implement natural number addition, then integers, then whichever branches of mathematics the original problem needs, all from scratch. | ||
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| − | [ | + | This comic refers to code golf [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_golf], the idea of using as few characters as possible to achieve your code goal, similar to how in golf the goal is to get to the end with as few strokes as possible. Reverse code golf would be to use as many characters as possible, which he does in the code example with overly long variable names that are the beginning lines of Moby Dick. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby-Dick] |
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| − | + | Code golf is a game among programmers where contestants try to solve a given problem or challenge with as little code as possible (usually decided by measuring the program in bytes). In the comic's version, Reverse Code Golf, the object is to complete some mundane task in as many bytes as possible, hence the ridiculously long method and variable names. | |
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 Title text: I also enjoy Reverse Regular Golf. I've been playing for years all across the country and I'm still on the first hole. |
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This comic refers to code golf [1], the idea of using as few characters as possible to achieve your code goal, similar to how in golf the goal is to get to the end with as few strokes as possible. Reverse code golf would be to use as many characters as possible, which he does in the code example with overly long variable names that are the beginning lines of Moby Dick. [2]
Code golf is a game among programmers where contestants try to solve a given problem or challenge with as little code as possible (usually decided by measuring the program in bytes). In the comic's version, Reverse Code Golf, the object is to complete some mundane task in as many bytes as possible, hence the ridiculously long method and variable names.
Additionally, the first two functions defined implement “zero” and “successor”, the two basic operations of Peano arithmetic. Presumably, the programmer will next implement natural number addition, then integers, then whichever branches of mathematics the original problem needs, all from scratch.
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This comic refers to code golf [3], the idea of using as few characters as possible to achieve your code goal, similar to how in golf the goal is to get to the end with as few strokes as possible. Reverse code golf would be to use as many characters as possible, which he does in the code example with overly long variable names that are the beginning lines of Moby Dick. [4]
Code golf is a game among programmers where contestants try to solve a given problem or challenge with as little code as possible (usually decided by measuring the program in bytes). In the comic's version, Reverse Code Golf, the object is to complete some mundane task in as many bytes as possible, hence the ridiculously long method and variable names.
Additionally, the first two functions defined implement “zero” and “successor”, the two basic operations of Peano arithmetic. Presumably, the programmer will next implement natural number addition, then integers, then whichever branches of mathematics the original problem needs, all from scratch.
