How to create a simple neural network with the Synaptic.js library. We're creating a 2,3,1 network that learn how to perform an XOR operation. (more…)

I was doing code review for a coworker yesterday, and it soon became obvious that he used a linter and that the linter gave him a bright idea: use strict comparisons. Using strict comparisons is a great rule to follow. === instead of ==, !== instead of !=... (more…)

This website is assembled with JavaScript, mainly because that's the easiest way to use the excellent KaTeX. I'm using Metalsmith to write the blog, which has been very pleasant, but every so often the essential madness of JS shines through. (more…)

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This is about JavaScript, clutter, purity, and thoughts on what should be in the language that comes after, assuming that we all live that long. (more…)