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Ask HN: Can I use TensorFlow without knowing even Elementary Algebra?

I'm fascinated by Machine Learning World of possibilities, But whenever I want to start studying the topic, I always hit a wall with the Math prerequisites. E.G: Probability, Linear Algebra, Etc.I've been been programming for a while without understanding of Turing Machines and/or Lambda Calculus.Do you think it is feasible at all that someone could use a library like TensorFlow and do some...

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Re:Ask HN: How to learn Rust without learning to program? on Friday October 30, 2015 @03:19PM (#10479928)
Wow, this community is fast. Thank you for your responses and those valuable resources. Having that Rust summaries and cheat-sheets. How can I learn about the way of putting an entire application together, the rustacean way? That is not too large to digest, like Servo. Thank you again

Ask HN: How to learn Rust without learning to program?

Ok, so...Almost all the books written with the intention to teach you some X programming language, actually do the same journey over and over. What variables are, if-else, classes, etc.I wan to learn Rust, but without reading all the same material. I mean, I already know what an if construct does, etc. I'm not saying I'm expert programmer, but a lazy person. LolWhat would be your advice for...

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Ask HN: Windows 10 for Linux users?

I know there will be an upgrade to Windows 10 for people actually using Windows 8.1, etc. How can a Linux User give a try Windows 10? Do I need to buy a License or there will be some kind of ISO image available for free download at the beginning? Thank you!

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Ask HN: Will Reactive Patterns help agar.io?

I spent some days playing the addictive game agar.io From time to time the game suffers some kind of lag. Is in that kind of situations when Reactive Patterns comes to the rescue? Can any provide me with some real world examples where Reactive has been used? Or is just another buzzword to catch on?P.S. Excuse my F..k.n English, please.

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Re:Ask HN: Most independent programming language? on Wednesday May 20, 2015 @07:20PM (#9580009)
Thank you for your response. I was talking about "the most". And maybe I just want to know the programming language that doesn't rely its existence to a sole entity.

Ask HN: How Edward Snowden Do His Computing?

I recently read the "How I do my Computing" by RMS. And I wonder, is there any internet article which have information about which Software Mr. Edward Snowden uses? Operating System, EMail Service, Phone, Etc. I'm getting paranoic about all this privacy talk.

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Ask HN: Will the C programming language really die?

There is too much talking about Rust programming language and it's great that research on this topic is vibrant.My question.Will the C programming language really die? Meaning, stop being used as a System programming Language or in the Embedded Systems field.It is still worth to invest some time digging these topics with the C programming language?Newbie here, don't be rude.

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Ask HN: Which Technology Should I Use for Web App Dev?

Maybe this question has been asked a lot of time but here it is again.Which Technology should I use/learn fro web development? Python/Django Javascript full stack. .NET MVC 5 Java EE 7 Scala / Play Ruby on Rails. Etc.Goals * Be Hireable. * Can't think on another one, so basically be able to get a job.Because if my goal were to pursue Computer Science as a lovely field, My choice would be...

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Re:Ask HN: Udacity nanodegree worth it? on Friday April 03, 2015 @03:01AM (#9314689)
I'm curious. Can you please point us to some of the online grad certs from top US unis that you've mentioned? URLs . Thanks.

Ask HN: Software specifications, how to?

I've been watching a video on YouTube about the need of thinking above(before) the code.Question: What other alternatives exists to specify Software? Besides TLA+Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Yp3j_jk8Q By the great Dr. Leslie Lamport.

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Ask HN: What should I learn first, Algorithms or ..?

Algorithms or Programming Languages Theory (Grammars, lexers, etc)?Background: I just know the basics about programming (conditions, loops, classes, etc) And I almost got 30 years old, hopefully is not to late.My goal is to help the advance the Computer Science field (No kidding).P.S: Could you elaborate on your answer please, besides "Learn Algorithms first". Thank you.

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