Re: ILE RPG:Is the use of ITER & LEAVE Structured Programming?

>IMO, ITER and LEAVE are useful and efficient op codes that in no way
detract from the clarity of the code.  I encourage their use where
appropriate.  We strive to produce useful, maintainable programs that
attempt to leverage our technology investment towards the goals of this
company, not produce works of art that aspire to some arcane view of
"purity".  Let's stay focused on what is important here.


I tend to agree with Lorne, as long as the additional exit points are done
with moderation and limited to one place in the body of the loop. For a
superb, rational discussion of controlling loops, see chapter 15 of Code
Complete by Steve McConnell. It's a must-have book for _any_ programmer.

rp




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