The Power of Abstraction
Abstraction is at the center of much work in Computer Science. It encompasses finding the right interface for a system as well as finding an effective design for a system implementation. Furthermore, abstraction is the basis for program construction, allowing programs to be built in a modular fashion. This talk will discuss how the abstraction mechanisms we use today came to be, how they are supported in programming languages, and some possible areas for future research.
4:50pm. I hate “standard time.”
About Me by Raekwon (5663 KB)
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Another raw, minimalist gem from Raekwon’s newest, held together by a guest turn from the ever-impressive midlife Busta Rhymes.
Ain’t No Sunshine (Benny Blanco Remix) by Michael Jackson (4070 KB)
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At first, I was afraid of the concept, as the original is so impeccably flawless, but I think the new mix does it as much justice as one could ask, albeit in a different, more modern mood.