algorithms search for the best solution in a space of possibilities: maximise reward or minimise cost. Greedy methods (e.g. hill climbing) move toward better...
The core idea
algorithms search for the best solution in a space of possibilities: maximise reward or minimise cost. Greedy methods (e.g. hill climbing) move toward better...
Connected
Abstraction
complexity behind simpler interfaces to reason at higher levels.
Explore-exploit Tradeoff
gathering new information against leveraging what you already know.
Metcalfe's Law
value grows proportionally to the square of connected users.
Moore's Law
counts double every two years, driving exponential computing gains.
Mythical Man Month
people to a late project makes it later.
Technical Debt
decisions create compounding costs that must be repaid.