You think you've seen it all in sorting algorithms, then this comes along: http://t.co/8ww2Zr8c
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I've started experimenting with inline displays for difftastic. It handles long lines way better, and your eyes don't need to jump around as much.
Here's a mockup of the display I have in mind, along with today's side-by-side display.
Go 2 will explore generics! https://blog.golang.org/go2draft
The discussion of error handling is interesting too. It proposes adding a 'check' keyword along with a handler that covers any errors in that function. It seems spiritually similar to the defer keyword.
Slashdot is the only community site I've seen where you can vote comments along multiple axes (insightful, interesting, funny).
It's really useful metadata: jokes are inevitable, so rather than having rules about them, let the site order comments appropriately.

