Semantics matter
I've always been pedantic around things like terminology, but in the last few years I've become almost obsessed with the meaning of data - partly because I've seen how much trouble we get ourselves into when we use it inappropriately.
In this session I'll explore some examples (mostly from Stack Overflow) of where a failure to consider the meaning of data carefully enough has caused problems, see what a rich type system can do for you, and imagine what might happen if we actually went overboard on the idea. What's the sweet spot, and how can it be applied right now?
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