On May 29, 5:30 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Brian) wrote:
> On May 28, 6:04 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Paul Lalli) wrote:
>
> > On May 28, 3:22 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Brian) wrote:
>
> > > my variable names end with A for array and H for hash,
>
> > Pointless. Variable names in Perl identify what kind of variable they
> > are. @ for arrays, % for hashes. [ ] for accessing an element of a
> > hash, { } for accessing element of a hash.
>
> no, I disagree. Changing @ to $ is confusing
@ is for entire arrays. $ is for single elements. How is that
confusing?
>... besides that, my
> naming
> is consistent, and helps me understand what I'm writing. I think you
> missed it on that one
Your method relies on the programmer being consistent. Perl's built-
in method is inforced via the compiler. Your method relies on all
programmers who will ever read or modify your code following the same
convention.
> ... its a disservice to beginners to say 'pointless' like that..
You're right, it's actually worse than pointless, since it's not
enforceable nor guaranteed, and therefore creates a false sense of
security.
Paul Lalli
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