I remember learning about this in a data structures class, and it is a remarkable data structure. But the author of this article needs to pick up a copy of Strunk and White. This reads like it was written by a high school junior. Awful, awful writing.
This was one of the most insightful articles I’ve read on HN in a while, and I’d love to see more of this content or even pay a premium to some publisher who has this category of technical deep dives. My unsolicited feedback to you - it doesn’t hurt to practice empathy. The fact that you assumed the authors primary language is English (and even if it really is - it doesn’t matter) and hold them to that bar - and you…
If English isn't your first language, then you should have a native speaker thoroughly edit your 5,000 word essay before publishing it. And I don't give a fuck about your company, you sound insufferable.