So apparently the term "patch" in software development comes from punched paper tape.
"Small corrections to the programmed sequence could be done by patching over portions of the paper tape and re-punching the holes in that section."
So apparently the term "patch" in software development comes from punched paper tape.
"Small corrections to the programmed sequence could be done by patching over portions of the paper tape and re-punching the holes in that section."
Many people dread small talk (not us, now tell us about your vacation plans). Human connectivity researcher Georgie Nightingall says it can be a way of building deeper connection, trust and curiosity. “You can actually realize that you do want to know more rather than having that sense of like, I’m just asking for the sake of asking,” she told Vox. Here are some tips on how to improve your small talk abilities. We want to know, how do you feel about the art of chitchat?
#Language #Conversation #Relationships #Lifestyle #SmallTalk
Bonus panel here: http://smbc-comics.com/comic/why-6
#smbc #hiveworks #comics #webcomics #language
There are always new surprises when you publish your comic under Creative Commons:
Latest comic: A "curated experience"
Wow, English-only people (or Western languages, for that matter) are so naïve. In case you didn't know, the lang attribute is very important in East Asian languages.
https://lobste.rs/s/9ck6y9/what_programming_language_is_this_code#c_0zuhqs