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Re:Python dicts are now ordered by mypalmike on Friday February 07, 2020 @03:12PM (#22270354)
In computing it means a given set of inputs lead to a given set of outputs. It has nothing to do with how difficult it is for a programmer to reason about. Deterministic builds, deterministic tests, etc.
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Re:Python dicts are now ordered by Dylan16807 on Sunday February 09, 2020 @02:30AM (#22280895)
But what counts as "input" will vary based on who you ask and under what context.
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