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p75-hoare
The author recounts experiences in designing a computer programming language and issues a warning about language complexity. Despite challenges, a subset of the language was successfully implemented. The author emphasizes the importance of simplicity and reliability in programming languages for critical applications.
One year of C
The author reflects on their year of writing C code, finding it enjoyable and productive. They emphasize the importance of choosing the right language for each problem and share insights on the benefits of using C over C++ in certain scenarios. Additionally, they discuss the advantages of C99 improvements and the simplified nature of writing C code compared to C++.
The next fifty years
The text discusses the future of computing science over the next fifty years, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and elegance in design to prevent complexity. It highlights the close connection between program design and proof design, suggesting that advancements in program design can impact general mathematics. The author encourages embracing the opportunity to simplify processes and design systems that rely on formal mathematics.
John Carmack on Inlined Code
Consider inlining functions that are only called in one place for efficiency. Simplify code structure to reduce bugs and improve performance. Emphasize consistent execution paths over avoiding minor optimizations.
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