It's, uh, pseudo code. Yeah, that's the ticket... [...] And 'unicode' is pseudo code for $encoding. :-)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wall labels some code as pseudo‑code and equates 'unicode' with $encoding, implying a superficial treatment.
- In plain terms
- He calls the code pseudo‑code and treats unicode like a placeholder.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of oversimplifying complex encoding issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can pseudo‑code mislead developers?
- What practices ensure encoding correctness?
Another view
The comment is sarcastic, not a technical guideline.
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