Re:Chris Lattner Joins Google Brain
by jakobegger on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @04:13AM
(#15016372)
Simpler notation might make it easier to implement algorithms without fully understanding them. Not sure how much good is going to come from that.
But if you fully understand the problem, notation is not an issue.
I disagree. Try using Roman numerals for example. Or doing linear programming or any sort of optimisation without using matrix notation.
Re:Chris Lattner Joins Google Brain
by mathperson on Wednesday August 16, 2017 @01:51PM
(#15029558)
mmm I do see your point. Notation can frame how we think. I hate to be that guy though...but I am a bit triggered by calling linear algebra LinAlg. It is like calling California Cali! Or Analysis -> Anal.
Notation makes a huge difference. LinAlg is a good example of this. And a PL is notation.