Hacker News·4 min read·hard
Reversing Abstractions: An Existential Crisis
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This article explores the philosophical and technical concepts of abstraction in computer science, specifically focusing on how developers choose to hide or expose implementation details. It contrasts the 'existential' approach of hiding internal logic with public conventions like ABIs and debuggers.
Diverting trains of thought, wasting precious time
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