no, the "O" here is "on the order of", not Big O notation.

dekhn • yesterday at 3:43 PM • 2 replies • view on HN

harperlee • yesterday at 4:05 PM

I believe NoahZuniga is perfectly aware of the intent and denouncing an abuse of (unneeded) notation.

anonymars • yesterday at 5:12 PM

What is "Big O" if not literally "order of"?

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