A versatile algebraic calculator can be one of the most valuable weapons in a programmer's arsenal, and whether you use Windows®, Linux or OS X®, it doesn't get much better than SpeedCrunch. By default, SpeedCrunch presents a clean and uncluttered interface, so the uninitiated will probably want to enable the 'Functions' (built-in), 'Variables', 'User Functions' … Continue reading SpeedCrunch
Don’t Mention the “M” Word
OK, so “machine code” is technically two words not one, but nonetheless, the past couple of decades has seen this somewhat innocuous phrase establish itself as the proverbial “elephant in the room” whenever developers of a disparate demographic are required to collaborate. Whilst this growing incongruity is readily apparent across the majority of programming dialects … Continue reading Don’t Mention the “M” Word
Conundrum #1
Anyone who's a fan of the Columbo television series staring Peter Falk, will already be familiar with a variation of this little chestnut. The red, blue and green bags all contain visually identical complements of twenty gold pieces, but two of the bags contain real gold coins weighing ten grams each, whilst the other contains … Continue reading Conundrum #1
Welcome
Welcome to the all-new GeekSheek blog. Whilst the content is likely to be varied - much like my own experiences within the computer industry - I think it’s reasonably safe to assume the majority of subject matter will be centred around digital architecture, low/high-level data structures, algorithmic analysis, and the general trials and tribulations which … Continue reading Welcome
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