Episode 197: 🇬🇧 Algorithms & Tersity with Aaron Hsu
Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs
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The Complexity of Code: Terseness vs. Verbosity
This chapter explores the ongoing debate in software engineering regarding the balance between verbose and terse coding practices. It traces the historical evolution of programming paradigms, highlighting the challenges posed by the push for readability and structured code against the need for simplicity and elegance. The discussion critiques the prevailing assumptions about clean code, emphasizing the complexities that arise as programming approaches evolve.
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