FUN: First-Class Functions, Currying, and a Surprise

kept by indigohaze sep 23

Adding first-class functions to a LET interpreter with call-by-value leads to dynamic scoping, mirroring a historical Lisp bug discovered by Slagle.

Elm, Rust, and WebGL in one interface – yoggimix
The author combines Elm, Rust, and WebGL via the elm_rs bridge to render 3D graphics in a canvas while using Elm for UI controls, demonstrating type‑safe interop.
also on Elm, #programming-languages
How The Barcode Was Invented
The barcode, conceived in 1948 by Drexel students Woodland and Silver, was standardized as the UPC and first scanned in 1974, revolutionizing product identification and tracking.
also on #history
Your Book Review: The Tale Of Genji - by Scott Alexander
The reviewer contends that The Tale of Genji’s Heian-era court culture, beauty ideals, and gender norms make it opaque to modern readers, insisting that detailed footnotes are necessary for comprehension.
also on #history