Patterns

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The patterns on a snowflake are never exactly duplicated, even on the same snowflake. elaborate share

Systems

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Some distributed systems use a technique called "gossip protocols" where nodes randomly exchange information with each other, eventually ensuring that all nodes have a consistent view of the system state, even without a central authority. elaborate share

Complexity

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The complexity of a problem can sometimes be reduced by cleverly changing its representation. A seemingly intractable problem might become easily solvable with a different perspective. elaborate share

Structures

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In computer science, structures (or structs) can be nested—meaning a structure can contain another structure as a member, creating complex data organizations. elaborate share

Dynamics

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Microsoft Dynamics 365's roots trace back to the early 1990s with the release of Great Plains Software's accounting software, which eventually became a core component of the Dynamics ERP suite. elaborate share

Cybernetics

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The term "cybernetics" was coined by Norbert Wiener, and is derived from the Greek word "kybernetes," meaning "steersman" or "governor." elaborate share