I believe Idea should insert the TODO also, but I don't believe we should rely upon
the TODOs to avoid the problems I mentioned. I think there was some feature in
JBuilder
to alter what that IDE would insert?
Paul.
"Herm�n de J. Camarena R."
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What about adding an TODO: entry?
Hjcr
On 6/20/02 12:35 PM, "Paul Ruane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> When you implement or override a method, Idea inserts a default implementation
> of returning null, 0 etc. depending on the type.
>
> I would prefer the method to throw an UnsupportedOperation exception (with a
> "Not implemented.") message or perhaps have
> no implementation at all.
>
> My reasoning is that it is too easy to forget to complete the implementation,
> especially when you are disturbed, called away etc.
>
> o By not having any any default implementation, you notice that you haven't
> completed the method before or at compile time i.e. when Idea
> or the compiler alert you to the error.
>
> o With an implementation that throws a runtime exception you notice that you
> haven't implemented the method at runtime when the method is called and are
> presented with a clear message.
>
> o With an implementation that returns a null or zero result you may experience
> unexpected behaviour and will not be presented with any message at all.
>
> As you can see, the current Idea behaviour is the most dangerous.
>
> Paul
>
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