Mixed case improves the readability of text because of the distinctive visual profiles offered by ascenders and descenders (as opposed to block text). With code it has the added benefit of course that capitals can distinguish words within compound identifiers.
Peter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lindsay Marshall Sent: 02 December 2003 08:41 To: Chris Douce; Steven Clarke Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PPIG discuss: Effect of letter casing on readability The general received wisdom about text is that mixed case always improves readability - is there any specific reason why code should be different? I assume that the received wisdom is based on some research but I don't know where or what. L. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PPIG Discuss List ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Discuss admin: http://limitlessmail.net/mailman/listinfo/discuss Announce admin: http://limitlessmail.net/mailman/listinfo/announce PPIG Discuss archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/discuss%40ppig.org/ --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.536 / Virus Database: 331 - Release Date: 03/11/2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PPIG Discuss List ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Discuss admin: http://limitlessmail.net/mailman/listinfo/discuss Announce admin: http://limitlessmail.net/mailman/listinfo/announce PPIG Discuss archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/discuss%40ppig.org/
