Paul McNett wrote: > Oh, I forgot to mention the main reason I like case-sensitivity in general: It > doesn't let you get sloppy. I look back at my VFP code today, code I was proud of, > and I can't believe how inconsistent I was in whitespace and casing. Things like: > > IF ... > ... > ... > else > ... > ... > endif > > and calling it m.CustomerName in one place and m.customername in another. > > Case-sensitivity simply doesn't allow for this unforgivable sloppiness, so the > sloppiness doesn't happen in the first place.
Well, you certainly set the bar high (or higher than most), sir! ;-) > > I think the same argument could be made for files in a filesystem. Being sloppy with > naming will result in problems. Nope....not gonna side with you on that one. When it comes to the file system, I shouldn't have to care if it's saved as Crap or CRAP or crap or just plain sh!t. <g> _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/2306.69.251.251.31.1238093691.squir...@webmail.dssco.net ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
