Oh wait! I know that one. That's not a VARIABLE. That's an EXPLETIVE. Cheers bruce/safesectors
> -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [RBASE-L] - Annoying program habits > From: [email protected] > Date: Wed, February 18, 2009 1:57 pm > To: [email protected] (RBASE-L Mailing List) > > > Okay, this is driving me crazy. Can I vent? I'm converting an old DOS > system. I've always had a problem with programmers who create variable > names > that are impossible to follow, but how is this for a good variable name: > > v#x4 > > His programs are loaded with variable names with # and $ and all kinds of > characters that must have been a pain to type, and don't mean anything. The > above variable, believe it or not, is for a simple choose menu to trap a > customer > ID. > > <shaking head> > > Karen
