< What is the story behind shops that begin procedure names with $ and # >
In the old days when there were a lot of limitations (naming particularly)
in RPG and the editing tools, it was easier to locate array indices (ARR1,$X
ARR2,$Y ARR3,$Z) and subroutine names (#SR000 etc.), if they were more
unique, when scanning for and also more convenient when reading paper
compiler listings.
Some coders also used @ or other chars for externally described names or
vice versa (internally).
There was generally a reasonably logical reason based on the technology (or
lack of) of the day.
Norm Dennis
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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nathan Andelin
Sent: Saturday, 7 January 2012 3:37 AM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: In-house Reusable Code: Publishing and Documenting
From: Kurt Anderson
Here is a screenshot of one of our pages:
I hope my question is not too off topic, but I looked at the screen shot and
saw procedure names starting with the dollar sign $. Personally, that drives
me crazy. What is the story behind shops that begin procedure names with $
and #. I see that often enough that I gather there is some significant
meaning or history behind it, but I've been left out of the loop.
What am I missing?
-Nathan
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