Story of Mel - Computerphile

Breaking the unbreakable loop. More on how self-modifying code can be a neat hack, that's almost unmaintainable. Dr Julian Onions recalls the "Real Programmer" story that circulated in the early '80s.

Earlier Episodes about Mel:    • The Story of Mel  

Wheeler Jump:    • Wheeler Jump - Computerphile  
Alderson Loop:    • Alderson Loop - Computerphile  
Inside the CPU:    • Inside the CPU - Computerphile  

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This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley.

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