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Douglas Handy wrote: > >The minute I use the cycle I have automatically eliminate a large group of > >programmers from being able to simply grasp the intent and mechanics of my > >program. End of story. > > Just to play Devil's Advocate here, the same argument can be alledged against > using pointers, or most APIs, or service programs with binding directories, or > ... (name your favorite new RPG IV feature here). > > Yet you don't advocate coding to the least common denominator if they don't > understand these concepts. You want them to get with the program, so to >speak, > and learn how to make use of what the language offers. > > Is there irony in the disparity? Bingo. -- -Jeff New email address: jlcrosby@dilgardfoods.com The opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily the opinion of my company. Unless I say so.
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