What’s wrong with it? Seems like a fantastic micro introduction to DNA for those with a computer science background.
Of course it’s not perfect. I’d bet most readers like myself were enjoying it, while thinking of analogies that might be more apt or illustrative. But the power of it is how quickly it can establish a frame of reference, and if desired a jump off point for further understanding.
If there are parts so fundamentally flawed or outdated as to negate the value, please, point them out. Of if you know of a better article that illuminates as much given only a 10 minute time investment, by all means please share it.
I took his comment to reference the fact that this was originally written in 2002 with minor additions over time, as evidenced by the “Updates” section.
Of course it’s not perfect. I’d bet most readers like myself were enjoying it, while thinking of analogies that might be more apt or illustrative. But the power of it is how quickly it can establish a frame of reference, and if desired a jump off point for further understanding.
If there are parts so fundamentally flawed or outdated as to negate the value, please, point them out. Of if you know of a better article that illuminates as much given only a 10 minute time investment, by all means please share it.