RE: EXTFLD Question

>> As far as I can tell, there's no actual ADVANTAGE to using special
>> characters like @ and $ in your variable names.  But there are
>> disadvantages, so why do it?

> The (former) "advantage" was attempting to convey as much meaning as
> possible in short field names...
> That said, I fully agree that even for those who think the code will
only
> ever be used in their own locale, it is a good idea to avoid the use
of
> those characters in new work.


What about following the programming standards of the shop you're in?  
3.  Parameter field names should always begin with the character '@'.
4.  Display field names should always begin with the character '$'.
Or on your first day do you declare that the standards are archaic and
will have to be changed?  

IMHO There should be a rea$on for change and not change for change sake.

Guy