I would prefer
throw new UnsupportedOperationException("TODO: add implementation");
this way you are visually notified in the IDE and get the error message at
runtime.
"Herm�n de J. Camarena R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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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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