Fastidious Elegance
My name is Aaron Hsu, and I'm a computer scientist. I'm changing the way people look at computing and programming languages, what they can do with them, and how they do it.

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Dec
04
Advent of Code 2024

Advent of Code 2024

This year I'm doing Advent of Code with the goal of trying to at least get some points. :-) I'm
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Dec
04
Dyalog User Meeting Survey

Dyalog User Meeting Survey

Survey Link This is a survey from Dyalog asking for feedback and thoughts on their User Meetings. If you're at
Sep
14
Speaking at LambdaConf 2024 (May) [Limited Time Discount code]

Speaking at LambdaConf 2024 (May) [Limited Time Discount code]

I'll be speaking at LambdaConf 2024 in May. We haven't finalized the exact talks that I'll be giving (I submitted
May
02
Suggestivity and Idioms in APL

Suggestivity and Idioms in APL

Two major principles emerge in APL programming, suggestivity and idioms. I recently encountered a nice illustration of how these two
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Apr
21
Flat Program Organization: An Email Response

Flat Program Organization: An Email Response

A fellow APLer, Tort, started an interesting email discussion with me, and one of his points was good enough that
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Mar
21
Thesis Correction: Sec. 3.7, Guard Lifting

Thesis Correction: Sec. 3.7, Guard Lifting

I was thankfully informed by Douglas Mennella that the before and after diagrams for section 3.7 of my thesis
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Mar
11
2023 APL Problem Solving Competition

2023 APL Problem Solving Competition

The 2023 APL Problem Solving Competition is now open! Solve problems in APL for the chance to win cash prizes
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Feb
19
A Quick Review of the Diplomat Nexus

A Quick Review of the Diplomat Nexus

When I saw a new filling system from a major player in the market, I knew I wanted one....
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Jan
22
Speaking at FnConf '22: DSLs, Architecture, & Structural Design in APL, 3 ways

Speaking at FnConf '22: DSLs, Architecture, & Structural Design in APL, 3 ways

I'll be sharing some thoughts about three different styles of system construction, the use of DSLs, and methods of looking
Jan
21
St. Charles Hyundai, Review Update

St. Charles Hyundai, Review Update

I have a review of St. Charles Hyundai that I published after I picked up a car from them. This
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