Re: Long Constant Names

[Michael Jacobsen <MJacobsen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Personally, I agree with the convention team.  Having a name that is too 
long is just as hard to read (within the code) as a name that is too 
short.  The problem I have with longer names is that I often will run out 
of space in the extended factor 2 or other specifications where they are 
used.  I think a good meaningful name can be created within the 15 char 
limit.  Your example of wwASUFM is one that is too short.  (7 Chars) 


Mike

rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote on 12/28/2004 05:24:52 AM:

> 
> Hi group,
> 
> I'm having an argument with the team that choose our shop's coding 
> style conventions. I'd like to have your opinion on the subject.
> 
> The heart of the matter lies in this kind of constant declaration:
> 
> DwwAppStateUpdFailMsg...
> D                 C                   '...'
> 
> The convention team says this name is too long. They want everybody 
> to keep their names within the 15-character limit -- indeed, 13 
> meaningful characters after you add the two-character prefix.
>
> I think this name is already on the short side. Using so many 
abbreviations won't make newcomers' work any easier.   > Still, isn't it 
more readable than wwASUFM for instance?