That article is misinterpreting the meaning of the symbol. It isn't useful in mathematics because it is a contradiction in terms: if "neither of the two compared entities is greater or lesser than the other" then they are equal.
The author of the original article uses it correctly - think about it more in regards to importance for their example.
The business is no more or less important than the developer, but they are NOT equal.
It doesn't have to mean importance though, just the method by which you are comparing things.
Monday ≹ Wednesday
Come to think of it, it should be called the 'No better than' operator.
The author of the original article uses it correctly - think about it more in regards to importance for their example.
The business is no more or less important than the developer, but they are NOT equal.
It doesn't have to mean importance though, just the method by which you are comparing things.
Monday ≹ Wednesday
Come to think of it, it should be called the 'No better than' operator.