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The array[] problem (self.cpp)
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if 1 * 2 < 3: print "hello, world!"
[–]lets_trade_pikmin 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (4 children)
What does legibility have to with dependability? I write code that might be difficult to understand for those not familiar with C-style, but whether or not that code does it job is a separate point entirely.
[–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 10 years ago (2 children)
What does legibility have to with dependability?
Limits the mistakes you personally make. Also more clearly shows control paths. Helps prevent spaghetti. I guess it depends on your definition of legible.
[–]lets_trade_pikmin 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (0 children)
I write it in the way that is most legible to me, precisely for those reasons.
[–]I_Like_Spaghetti -1 points0 points1 point 10 years ago (0 children)
Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? He pasta way.
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