Ruby Is Not a Serious Programming Language

To arrive at a language late is to see it without the forgiving haze of sentimentality that comes with imprinting—the fond willingness to overlook a flaw as a quirk. What I saw ...

What are small language models and how do they differ from large ones?

Small language models are like specialised tools in a toolbox, compared to something like ChatGPT that brings the whole workshop.

Why Taylor Swift’s Accent Has Changed

The lore has by now been recounted many a time: In 2004, Scott and Andrea Swift moved from central Pennsylvania to Nashville ...
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Program Comprehension as a Central Skill in CS Education in the Era of Generative AI

In the GenAI era, program comprehension is not just another skill in the toolbox; it is the toolbox itself. It enables learners to move beyond passive acceptance of AI outputs, guiding them to ...

Natural language found more complex than it strictly needs to be—and for good reason

Human languages are complex phenomena. Around 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide, some with only a handful of remaining ...