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Perlisisms (1982)
2. Functions delay binding; data structures induce binding. Moral: Structure data late in the programming process.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | Perlisisms (1982) by tosh | 139 | 61 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Perlisms – “Epigrams in Programming” by xyzwave | 63 | 8 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Perlis's Programming Epigrams by nomilk | 57 | 10 |
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