Re: A Question About Directive [off-topic]
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- Subject: [mg111311] Re: A Question About Directive [off-topic]
- From: telefunkenvf14 <rgorka at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:17:15 -0400 (EDT)
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> In APL, lots of folks did, and may still do, try to write "one-liners" > and use cryptic names for variables and functions. This reminds me of a link I know I have saved somewhere... ah, found it! An essay by Roedy Green on how to write unreadable and difficult to maintain code. Hilariously tongue in cheek way to learn what NOT to do. Scroll down and start with 'General Principles'. Use the -> button at the bottom of each page to navigate the essay (the page design is a bit messy!). You will laugh. I promise. http://mindprod.com/jgloss/unmain.html -RG