Tag: ComputerScience

  • Determining Odd or Even Integers in C# Without Using the Modulo Operator

    Determining Odd or Even Integers in C# Without Using the Modulo Operator

    In C#, determining if an integer is odd or even can be done without the modulo operator. Three methods are explored: bitwise AND (fastest, suitable for performance), division and multiplication (most readable), and bitwise shift (less intuitive). Each method has advantages and disadvantages, influencing choice based on performance, readability, or complexity.

  • The Evolution of Search Algorithms: From Text to Tomorrow

    The Evolution of Search Algorithms: From Text to Tomorrow

    Search algorithms have evolved significantly from simple brute-force methods to advanced systems capable of efficient information retrieval. Key milestones include the Knuth-Morris-Pratt and Boyer-Moore algorithms, tree-based structures like B-trees, and modern innovations such as locality-sensitive hashing and embedding-based retrieval. The future holds promise for personalized, multimodal, and privacy-preserving search technologies.

  • Unexpected Muses: Odd Inspirations Behind Influential Programming Language Features

    Unexpected Muses: Odd Inspirations Behind Influential Programming Language Features

    Innovation often takes a nonlinear trajectory. Within the realm of programming languages, some of the most transformative features have originated from unconventional sources, including child psychology and telephone infrastructure. This essay will discuss how mathematical paradoxes influenced the development of functional programming, how biological cells inspired object-oriented design, and how various other seemingly unrelated fields…