Re: Benefits of declaring literals in D-specs

["Michael Ryan" <michaelrtr@xxxxxxxxx>]

Because they're in one place in your code, so they're easy to find if
you need to change them.

There's also a thing that says declare all your data in one place.
That's more of a philosophy than anything.

On 5/3/07, Kent Hohlen <khohlen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> We are in the process of revamping our coding standards.  Eons ago (and I
> still see it today) I saw a few presenters declare all literals in the
> D-specs.  One presenter explained why he liked declaring literals this way,
> though I don't remember the reasons given.  Now I have been asked to compile
> a list of reasons/benefits for declaring literals in the D-specs.  If there
> are some real benefits to declaring literals this way, then we will make it
> part of our standards. If you would be so kind to share your thoughts, I
> would appreciate it.
>
> Kent Hohlen
> Eagle Window & Door
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