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![[Translation] One does not simply calculate the absolute value](https://times42.com/media/7/2/2/2758722_640x200.jpg "[Translation] One does not simply calculate the absolute value")
It seems that the problem of calculating the absolute value of a number is completely trivial. If the number is negative, change the sign. Otherwise, just leave it as it is. In Java, it may look something like this:public static double abs(double value) {
if (value < 0) {
return -value;
}
return value;
}It seems to be too easy even for a junior interview question. Are there any pitfalls here? Read more →
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![[Translation] PostgreSQL 18: Part 1 or CommitFest 2024-07](https://times42.com/media/6/3/6/9539636_640x200.jpg "[Translation] PostgreSQL 18: Part 1 or CommitFest 2024-07")
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