I'm no programmer, but the maximum viable value as a placeholder for non-viable or unknown values seems dumb. Even if the odds of the maximum value actually being valid and accurate are slim to none, it would be silly to introduce that risk willingly. It would make more sense and be more robust if it simply defaulted no "null" in cases of non-valid or unknown values. The 999... value is too big to make sense, and the placeholder explanation is too dumb to make sense also.
Since this Hal Turner person doesn't provide any source whatsoever I won't bother thinking more about it, frankly. Time will tell regardless.
Very easy to follow. Exactly what I needed. Thanks!
A related term is swarm intelligence.
Haven't tried any mobile apps yet. "Boost" will be available soon. Apparently it was quite popular for reddit before the purge. I had no idea 3rd party reddit apps existed so I've endure the absolute shite that is the official reddit app...
Hellooo!
Hey all! I nuked my reddit account (different username) a few weeks back and haven't bothered to create a new one. Have been strapped to the rocket since jan'21, been through the migrations, etc. I have little to no idea what this Lemmy thing is yet but I see some familiar faces here so I look forward to discuss and learn with/from you! I know very little so I hope to contribute with good vibes. (I help god dammit!)