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> > "Bad" is a term I wouldn't use for a completely valid VFP construction that does not produce negative side effects. Or does it and I am missing something?
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> It slows down the assignment. It is important to know exactly how things work.
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> > Due to the existence of different and concurrent sources for names in VFP, some people - like myself - appreciate what it adds to clarity.
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> > For me, it works like a namespace identifier, and I welcome that, even if it is unnecessary or redundant. It's like stating
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> > LOCAL aVariable AS String
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> > What is "AS String" contributing to the scope declaration statement? Nothing, except (hopefully) to help with the code reading and understanding.
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> > Furthermore, when used with Thor extensions, it is a productivity helper: it minimizes typing errors and act as a reminder to declare all used variables.
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> Mike Yearwood
> Microsoft MVP Visual FoxPro 2008, 2009
> We have enough youth. We need a fountain of smart!
> There may be many ways to skin a cat, but there are very few right ways to do it.
> You can't teach an old dog new tricks. Heaven forbid I become a dog or old.
Mike,
hmm that is interesting : slows down the assignment by how much?
Regards,
Koen