How deMorgan’s Theorems Can Help Programmers
Oct 12,
2021
Logic is an important aspect of programming and two important theorems in logic can be a big help to programmers. Basics of computer logic In software, logic is generally found in an if statement. This implements the idea that if some condition is true, then do something. For example, If the user clicks a link […]
Why Order Matters
Jun 19,
2019
While it may seem strange, sometimes it is possible for a mathematical expression to have two different right answers. Consider: This expression has been discussed on the Internet since 2011! The correct answer could be either 2 or 288. Really. It depends on how the expression is evaluated. To understand that we have to understand […]
Why (Secure) Coding is Cool
Apr 9,
2015
I learned to code (we called it “programming” then) when I was a sophomore in high school. It was the first opportunity I had. We used a mainframe and mark-sense coded cards (yes, I am that old) to program in BASIC. The teacher took the cards each week and brought them back the next. I […]
