Re: Long Constant Names

[Steve Richter <stephenrichter@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 28 Dec 2004 10:39:38 -0500, rob@xxxxxxxxx <rob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I tend to agree with you on your questioning of prefixing variable types.
> We tend to following the redbook suggestion of prefixing basing pointer
> with p and the rest of it is the variable for which it is a pointer.
> 
> I don't see how the following:
> 
> read(e) myfile;
> if %status(myfile)=EndOfFile;
> 
> is improved by
> 
> read(e) myfile;
> if %status(myfile)=Const_EndOfFile;

it makes a difference when doing global find and change type changes. 
It cuts down on the number of false finds.

in my experience constants are frequently grouped together.  all the
codes for a status field is the classic example.  In such a case I
think you have to have a naming convention.

I find I spend a lot of time naming things.  almost to the point that
I cant code it until I have named it.  having a naming convention that
is reasonable simplifies that process.

-Steve