Re: Benefits of declaring literals in D-specs -- RPG400-L

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Because they're in one place in your code, so they're easy to find if
you need to change them.

There's also a thing that says declare all your data in one place.
That's more of a philosophy than anything.

On 5/3/07, Kent Hohlen <khohlen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

We are in the process of revamping our coding standards. Eons ago (and I
still see it today) I saw a few presenters declare all literals in the
D-specs. One presenter explained why he liked declaring literals this way,
though I don't remember the reasons given. Now I have been asked to compile
a list of reasons/benefits for declaring literals in the D-specs. If there
are some real benefits to declaring literals this way, then we will make it
part of our standards. If you would be so kind to share your thoughts, I
would appreciate it.

Kent Hohlen
Eagle Window & Door
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