Sorry, the question in title sounds naive. I have no doubt that math is essential in programming, but I am thinking about philosophy of programming and want to summarize when they're needed in programming. My attempt is below:

Most applications of programming are making electronics do things through their interfaces. Whether that's telling a screen to display something, a network wire to transport data, a hard disk to persist data.

But we often need math because we often transform data, or we might make said electronics do things based on user input, or an event. Transforming an event to data is a mathematical construction.

Some applications are almost purely mathematical, like banking, crypto currency, or encryption.

In your opinion, does this fully explain why we need math in programming? Is there a better way to sum it up?

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To accelerate the transition to memory safe programming languages, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is driving the development of TRACTOR, a programmatic code conversion vehicle.

The term stands for TRanslating All C TO Rust. It's a DARPA project that aims to develop machine-learning tools that can automate the conversion of legacy C code into Rust.

The reason to do so is memory safety. Memory safety bugs, such buffer overflows, account for the majority of major vulnerabilities in large codebases. And DARPA's hope is that AI models can help with the programming language translation, in order to make software more secure.

"You can go to any of the LLM websites, start chatting with one of the AI chatbots, and all you need to say is 'here's some C code, please translate it to safe idiomatic Rust code,' cut, paste, and something comes out, and it's often very good, but not always," said Dan Wallach, DARPA program manager for TRACTOR, in a statement.

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I just found about the rather experimental chaarts. It enhances the standard html and turns it into different charts. Complete with hover text and animations.

It seems to be pretty accessible. And if the user agent doesn't support the fancy css it degrades gracefully to the original

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A fairly in-depth and "dense" C3 talk about the AGC that covers the architecture and instruction set, the hardware implementation, peripherals, and the system & mission software.

Really interesting stuff if you're into retrocomputing and/or computers that got people to the fucking Moon, and if you're not the sort of person who turns into an unskippable cutscene when the AGC is mentioned, you'll probably learn a lot. If you're like me and you are that sort of person, you'll probably enjoy the talk anyhow.

(book tips: The Apollo Guidance Computer: Architecture and Operation by Frank O'Brien for AGC details, and Digital Apollo by David Mindell for a general overview of the automation in Apollo)

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Alright, let’s dive into the world of PHP content management systems and eCommerce platforms. WordPress, Joomla, OpenCart, and Magento all bring something to the table, but WordPress is the heavyweight champ when it comes to popularity. Now, I’m not exactly a WordPress fan myself, but I can’t ignore the fact that its biggest selling point is how it lets folks who don’t know a lick of programming still make a splash in web development. WordPress started out as a simple blogging tool, but it's become a juggernaut of a CMS. The thing that really sets it apart is how easy it is to use. It’s got this super user-friendly interface and a massive library of plugins and themes. This means you can build a site without having to mess around with much code. It’s like an entry-level ticket to web development—you don’t need to be a coding guru to get things up and running. Joomla, though, is no slouch and definitely deserves a shout-out as a serious competitor. It’s got a lot of power and flexibility, making it a solid choice for more complex sites. Joomla’s admin panel can be a bit of a brain teaser compared to WordPress, but that complexity also means it’s got more advanced features. It’s perfect for sites that need a bit more structure and functionality, like social networks or community sites. If you’re someone who’s comfortable with a steeper learning curve, Joomla’s got the goods to handle bigger, more intricate projects. OpenCart is geared specifically towards eCommerce and is pretty straightforward when it comes to setting up an online store. It’s a good option if you’re focused on selling stuff online without getting into too many technical weeds. On the flip side, Magento is the big dog of the eCommerce world, built for large-scale operations. It’s incredibly flexible but requires a solid understanding of its setup and customization. So, to wrap it up: WordPress is all about ease of use and accessibility, making it a go-to for those without much programming know-how. It’s the gateway drug for people who want to get into web development without diving deep into code. Joomla, meanwhile, stands tall as a real competitor with its robust features and flexibility for more complex sites. Each platform has its own strengths, but WordPress’s appeal lies in its ability to get newbies into the game with minimal fuss. I haven't forgotten about Drupal and other options, but this is just a quick and simple rundown. Personally, I like to choose between them based on the project's needs, and for me, Joomla is the top pick. What’s your take?

I've found lots of examples in C of programs illustrating buffer Overflows, including those of pointer rewrites which has been of great help in understanding how a buffer overflow works and memory safety etc. but I've yet to be able to find an example illustrating how such a buffer overflow can rewrite a pointer in such a way that it actually results in code execution?

Is this just not a thing, or is my google-fu rust y? Tried ChatGPT and my local Mistral and they both seem unable to spit out precisely what I'm asking, so maybe I'm wording this question wrong.

If anyone in here knows, could point me in the right direction? Thanks y'all btw love this community 🧡