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Confessions of a Code Addict 4 HN points 23 Nov 23
  1. Programming languages use polymorphism and inheritance to create unified interfaces between modules.
  2. CPython mimics inheritance and polymorphism in C by embedding a parent struct in the child struct definitions, ensuring a unified memory layout.
  3. In CPython, the PyObject struct acts as the parent struct, containing fields for object reference count and type-related data, enabling type-specific method calls via function pointer tables in the object header.
Harnessing the Power of Nutrients 0 implied HN points 18 Apr 11
  1. Intestinal microbes contribute to our phenotype and are inherited from one generation to the next, challenging assumptions about genetic inheritance.
  2. The co-evolution of humans and their gut flora is vital to consider when discussing human evolution.
  3. Fixing metabolic issues may involve normalizing gut flora, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive health approach.
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