A. Jesse Jiryu Davis • 4/1/2023

Pseudocode Is Not Durable

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The article critiques the use of ad-hoc pseudocode for describing algorithms, advocating instead for executable languages like Python or PlusCal. It argues pseudocode is ambiguous, culturally tied to its era, and leads to bugs, while a real, testable language ensures clarity and durability for future readers.

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