> 2nd place after automata techniques for me would > probably be hashing, in all its various forms and > purposes. Not much of an underlying theory there, > but having a visceral feel for a variety of hash algorithms > and their uses is something I seem to reach for on > a regular basis.
Funnily enough, hashing is a technique that I very rarely use. There is a definite tendency amongst programmers to have a vocabulary of techniques that is their particular ideolect - above and beyond the standard techniques that everyone knows. Rob Pike, for instance, likes to write little compilers in his programs that deal with higher level represenations of the problem. I like to write interpeters where you Jack up a layer and stick another one in underneath (the Newcastle Connection!!). I'm sure that others of you can chip in with your favourites. L. - Automatic footer for [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe discuss To join the announcements list, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] subscribe announce To receive a help file, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] help This list is archived at http://www.mail-archive.com/discuss%40ppig.org/ If you have any problems or questions, please mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
