The term “Context” in programming? [closed]
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count vs length vs size in a collection
From using a number of programming languages and libraries I have noticed various terms used for the total number of elements in a … Read more
Difference between an API and SDK
I am trying to explain to a non-developer the difference between an API an SDK. I need to explain why a commercial fingerprint … Read more
Overwrite or override
Should we refer to “replacing an implementation” as overwriting or overriding? Is it language-specific? 5 Answers 5
Arguments or parameters? [duplicate]
This question already has answers here: What’s the difference between an argument and a parameter? (36 answers) Closed 9 years ago. I often … Read more
Explain “claims-based authentication” to a 5-year-old
Well, not exactly to a 5-year-old, but please avoid buzzword and enterprisespeak if possible. Claims-based authentication seems to be all the rage now, … Read more
What is opinionated software?
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What is the meaning and difference between subject, user and principal?
In the context of security frameworks, a few terms commonly occur subject, user and principal, of which I have not been able to … Read more
Difference between classification and clustering in data mining? [closed]
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What does it mean by buffer?
I see the word “BUFFER” everywhere, but I am unable to grasp what it exactly is. Would anybody please explain what is buffer … Read more