On Dec 7, 2012, at 1:08 PM, Jacques Le Roux wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> This is a personal question not specifically related to OFBiz nor any
> projects, just curious (and refreshing ;o)
>
> I'm seeking opinion about "one line" vs "multi lines w/t brackets" vs "multi
> lines w/out brackets" for "if" and "for" expressions
>
> I mean
>
> I personally prefer something like
>
> if (expres) action
>
> than
>
> if (expres) {
> action
> }
>
> or
>
> if (expres)
> action
>
> The reason is that IMO it prevents
> 1) to type useless brackets (with a French keyboard for instance brackets are
> not easy)
> 2) when you have no brackets there are less risks to confuse, and wrongly add
> lines below action "thinking" they will be part of the action
>
> Of course if the expression in action is long that's another story.
> And then I still prefer to put brackets to be sure (but I'm a lot tempted to
> not put them ;o)
>
> Your opinions?
My preference is:
if (expression) {
action
}
but also, especially if it adds readability, and when expression and action are
short, the following is acceptable:
if (expression) action
On the other hand:
if (expression)
action
should be avoided for the reasons you have mentioned.
My 2 cents.
Jacopo
>
> Thanks
>
> Jacques
