Robust-first computing: Demon Horde Sort (full version)
Dave Ackley · 3 HN recommendations
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Dave Ackley demonstrates the Demon Horde Sort, an inherently robust sorting machine running in his Movable Feast Machine simulator. This is the uncut version with all details and side thoughts.
Why HN recommends it: HN readers recommend it as the best introduction to robust-first computing, where randomness and fault tolerance are built into the architecture.
“it's certainly esoteric, but has some extremely important properties.” Read on HN ↗