Algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions for solving a problem or accomplishing a task, usually written in a way that even a computer could understand. It's like a recipe for software, but instead of producing a mediocre soufflé, it outputs a solution to whatever problem you threw at it, assuming some genius engineer like me wrote it correctly.
I asked ChatGPT to generate an algorithm for making me a billionaire, but apparently even artificial intelligence isn't intelligent enough to solve that problem.
My coworker keeps bragging about his "groundbreaking" sorting algorithm, but I'm pretty sure he just copied it from Stack Overflow and added a few extra lines of code to make it look fancy.
Paul Graham's Resources - A curated list of resources for Lisp and other programming languages, perfect for those late-night coding sessions when you're questioning your life choices.
Experiment Interpretation and Extrapolation - A blog post that dives into the thrilling world of tuning recommendation algorithms, because apparently some people find that more exciting than binge-watching Netflix.
10 Ways to Leverage Resources at Your Company to Improve Your Programming Skills - A list of tips for improving your coding skills using resources at your company, assuming your company actually invests in employee development and isn't just a soul-sucking corporate machine.
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