Nathan C. answered • 07/19/19
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It's quite possible that it originates from this video which was very popular. (It's at least 20 years old now.)
What is the origin of "launch the missiles"?
In the context of functional programming, a typical example of a side effect is "launch the missiles". Where does that expression come from historically?
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