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November 2nd, 2023 | Big landlords used software to collude on rent prices, DC lawsuit says

Nov 3, 2023
In this podcast, they discuss the confusing terminology of Git, software collusion among big landlords to inflate rents, the historical significance of the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection, tracking changes in SQLite databases with Git, and the effects of sleep deprivation on mood and GPU rendering.
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Quick takeaways

  • Git's confusing terminology can cause potential confusion due to its inconsistent jargon use.
  • DC lawsuit exposes the use of software by big landlords to collude on rent prices, highlighting the impact on housing affordability and ethical concerns.

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Git's Perplexing Terminology

This episode delves into the intricacies of Git's confusing terminology, exploring terms like head, reference, track, checkout, and more. The discussion highlights the potential confusion caused by Git's inconsistent use of jargon and provides examples to elucidate their meanings.

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