Programming style
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Some of the code I've had to maintain over the last three years had functions in it that exceeded 500 lines, and some files exceeded 6000 lines. Those were a pain in the ass to debug.
Tell me about it! :mad:
Kevin
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If the function is relatively short (will fit on my screen without scrolling) I go with option 1. If it's longer, I go with option 2. I don't mind a lot of indentation as long as the code is formatted appropriately and there's a dearth of comments. Also, if a function does exceed the height of my screen, I try to find ways to abstract some the functionality into smaller re-usable functions. Some of the code I've had to maintain over the last three years had functions in it that exceeded 500 lines, and some files exceeded 6000 lines. Those were a pain in the ass to debug.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Some of the code I've had to maintain over the last three years had functions in it that exceeded 500 lines, and some files exceeded 6000 lines.
That is way too excessive. Gotta stick to it being able to fit on the screen all at once. Hope the original coder doesn't work there anymore...
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
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As a rule, I like to have one exit point for functions, but I sometimes make an exception for initial state checks. Which do you prefer Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn != null) { } OR Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn == null) return;
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
The first, always. Though of course I'd probably use
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As a rule, I like to have one exit point for functions, but I sometimes make an exception for initial state checks. Which do you prefer Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn != null) { } OR Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn == null) return;
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
neither. i try to avoid dogmatically following arbitrary rules. i let the problem design the code, instead of forcing the problem into a template.
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As a rule, I like to have one exit point for functions, but I sometimes make an exception for initial state checks. Which do you prefer Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn != null) { } OR Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn == null) return;
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
I too use the second style for initial state checks, but sometimes I get a little lazy and use it in other places. Of course, in these modern days where methods throw exceptions, the single exit point has become a bit moot.
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achimera wrote:
Excessive indentation, however (as per best programming practices), is not solved by multiple returns -- but instead through other means.
Wait, are you implying i need to reduce my tab size... :suss: ;)
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Shog9 wrote:
Excessive indentation
This has ceased to be a problem for me ever since I started writing code in MS Word. /ravi PS: Your sig is unreadable (moved below the boundary of the light blue reply area) in IE. Dunno if that's intentional. See this[^] screenshot.
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As a rule, I like to have one exit point for functions, but I sometimes make an exception for initial state checks. Which do you prefer Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn != null) { } OR Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn == null) return;
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
Some of the code I've had to maintain over the last three years had functions in it that exceeded 500 lines, and some files exceeded 6000 lines.
That is way too excessive. Gotta stick to it being able to fit on the screen all at once. Hope the original coder doesn't work there anymore...
"The clue train passed his station without stopping." - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
Paul Conrad wrote:
Hope the original coder doesn't work there anymore.
He dopes, but it doesn't matter. I turned in my two-week notice last week. :)
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Paul Conrad wrote:
Hope the original coder doesn't work there anymore.
He dopes, but it doesn't matter. I turned in my two-week notice last week. :)
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
He dopes, but it doesn't matter.
Yeah, it does. People on dope can't code...
"Real programmers just throw a bunch of 1s and 0s at the computer to see what sticks" - Pete O'Hanlon
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As a rule, I like to have one exit point for functions, but I sometimes make an exception for initial state checks. Which do you prefer Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn != null) { } OR Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn == null) return;
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
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As a rule, I like to have one exit point for functions, but I sometimes make an exception for initial state checks. Which do you prefer Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn != null) { } OR Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn == null) return;
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
I prefer the 1st one since 1) its easier to debug w/one exit point 2) its easier to enforce.
Todd Smith
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As a rule, I like to have one exit point for functions, but I sometimes make an exception for initial state checks. Which do you prefer Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn != null) { } OR Button btn = sender as Button; if (btn == null) return;
Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++ "I am working on a project that will convert a FORTRAN code to corresponding C++ code.I am not aware of FORTRAN syntax" ( spotted in the C++/CLI forum )
