On May 01, 2007, at 15:12 UTC, Glenn L. Austin wrote: > Here's the kicker: If you have your declarations of variables in the > immediate vicinity of their use, you have now made it possible to > easily refactor that code simply by moving that entire block to a new > location. However, if the declaration is at the top of the routine > "with all of the others", then you have to go through multiple steps > to refactor the code (move the code then move the declaration).
Good grief, I can't believe I forgot to mention this one in my last reply, though I've used it many times in the past. Good catch, Glenn -- this is indeed probably the strongest reason to declare variables where they're used. Best, - Joe -- Joe Strout -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> Search the archives: <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html>
