What's CS50's 72-hour Regret Clause? Dr. David J. Malan explains here.
Harvard's CS50 is one of the most popular online courses out there. And to encourage students to make smart choices (that is, not to try to cheat), they've instituted a 72-hour Regret Clause. Dr. David J. Malan explains how this works to Quincy on the freeCodeCamp podcast.
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