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title: "Discussion on \"The Legacy of Tony Hoare: Innovator of Quicksort and the Concept of Null\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"The Legacy of Tony Hoare: Innovator of Quicksort and the Concept of Null\". Remembering Tony Hoare's impact on computing with Quicksort and Null. A look at his legacy and lessons for future generations of developers."
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# [The Legacy of Tony Hoare: Innovator of Quicksort and the Concept of Null](https://daviddiaz.hashnode.dev/the-legacy-of-tony-hoare-innovator-of-quicksort-and-the-concept-of-null?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Remembering Tony Hoare's impact on computing with Quicksort and Null. A look at his legacy and lessons for future generations of developers.

Mar 16 · 6 min read · daviddiaz.hashnode.dev  
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