Re: Benefits of declaring literals in D-specs

Because it makes your code look more like COBOL and it's definition
section and isn't that what we should all be striving for? (ducking and
running - in a serpentine fashion).

Rob Berendt
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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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