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Douglas Handy wrote:

> >The minute I use the cycle I have automatically eliminate a large group of
> >programmers from being able to simply grasp the intent and mechanics of my
> >program.  End of story.
>
> Just to play Devil's Advocate here, the same argument can be alledged against
> using pointers, or most APIs, or service programs with binding directories, or
> ...  (name your favorite new RPG IV feature here).
>
> Yet you don't advocate coding to the least common denominator if they don't
> understand these concepts.  You want them to get with the program, so to 
>speak,
> and learn how to make use of what the language offers.
>
> Is there irony in the disparity?

Bingo.

--
-Jeff

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