Robert A.'s definitions

Toy Code

A small computer program written just to see if a concept or idea works,

I wrote some Toy Code and it works so now I'll write the full blown program.

by Robert A. August 12, 2004

Qualculus

An emerging field of mathematics used to model a system with computers.

Teaching Biochemistry was the first use of Qualculus

by Robert A. August 12, 2004

Planet

In Qualculus a body of knowledge you may assume to be true.

She voted for him because he believed that he would do what he promised. She apparently did not have his past performance record in her planet.

by Robert A. August 12, 2004

Nadair Equation

An equation used in Qualculus to express an idea of how to process and represent data.

This Nadair equation shows how the accounts may be processed for renewal.

by Robert A. August 12, 2004

Das Syndrome

When a programing project does not have enough computer programmers to do the maintenace and development.

After laying off John, the system integration project fell victim to the Das Syndrome.

by Robert A. August 12, 2004