RE: Cycle Processing vs. Doing it my way

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Touche!  <bg>

I think the misunderstanding of the "Cycle" comes from the lack of
definition of its components, e.g. L0-9, T, D, etc.  Of course I'm not
expert with the cycle myself,... I think due to the lack of continued
exposure, (use it or loose it).

[Soapbox On]
Let's not forget the basics,... they can be simplistic, just as any other
process.  I think you need to learn how to walk before you can run, so
reenforce the foundations.
[Soapbox Off]


Kindest Regards,
Jon A. Erickson
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800.COM Inc.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas Handy [mailto:dhandy1@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 9:53 AM
To: rpg400-l@midrange.com
Subject: Re: Cycle Processing vs. Doing it my way


Jon,

>To me the main problem with the cycle etc. is simple.  I want my programs
to
>be understood by the maximum number of people possible.  ...

>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?

Doug

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