[REBOL] [REBOL]Advice in using global values Re:

[Al . Bri]

Tim wrote:
> How do I make a value global? That is, so that it can be "seen" by any
code in a file, include user-define functions?

        Global_Value: 0
    As simple as that.

> I would also welcome advice as to the pro and cons of using globals, as
well as when best to use them, and what under what circumstances where such
usage would be a bad idea.

In any but small programs, avoid them. In small programs, it doesn't matter
as much, but if you reuse your code, this bad habit will bite you.

Andrew Martin
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