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algorithms and set values
6a97259JONATHAN PAPROCKI
reference/hoon-expressions/rune/buc.md+3−1
@@ -81,7 +81,9 @@ has a certain shape. It crashes if the input fails the validation test.
81For example, the elements of a `set` are treated as being
81For example, the elements of a `set` are treated as being
82unordered, but the values will necessarily possess an order by where they are in
82unordered, but the values will necessarily possess an order by where they are in
83the memory. Thus if every `set` is stored using the same order scheme then faster algorithms involving `set`s may be
83the memory. Thus if every `set` is stored using the same order scheme then faster algorithms involving `set`s may be
84+written. Furthermore, if you just place elements in the `set` randomly, it may
85+be mistreated by algorithms already in place that are expecting a certain order.
84−written. This is not the same thing as casting - it is forcing a
86+This is not the same thing as casting - it is forcing a
85type to have a more specific set of values than its mold would suggest. This
87type to have a more specific set of values than its mold would suggest. This
86rune should rarely be used, but it is extremely important when it is.
88rune should rarely be used, but it is extremely important when it is.
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