Last week reading (2017-12-03)

Induction

This is a new series. Posts in that series as summary of last week reading.
So long I was thinking about it whether is it good idea to post something like that or not? And you know what? Almost every time when I’m not sure something – I’m going to do that. To try. To taste. To experience.
Sometimes I need to back to an article which I’ve been reading some time ago. But… I don’t remember where it was. This series certainly help me. Although I hope it help you as well.
To find out more, read something new, extend knowledge.
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