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Phrases in computing that might need retiring
The upcoming issue of the SICPers newsletter is all about phrases that were introduced to computing to mean one thing, but seem to get used in practice to mean another. This annoys purists, pedants, and historians: it also annoys the kind of software engineer who dives into the literature to see how ideas were…
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Software EngineeringSociety, Policy & Culture2022
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2022 | Phrases in computing that might need retiring by mpweiher | 183 | 285 |
