RE: procedure parameter names

... and yes. Sometimes things as naming conventions are not in our own hands. I totally agree.

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From: rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dennis Lovelady
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:31 PM
To: 'RPG programming on the IBM i / System i'
Subject: RE: procedure parameter names

I don't know the problem environment, so my response is limited. I will
say, though, that adherence to some set naming convention is not only wise;
it is in many cases a requirement of the position. In some cases, that is
an unfortunate requirement but it's better than the job-seeking alternative!

It amazes me how quickly we will attack the intelligence, interest or
willingness of someone of whom we have no knowledge, other than our
pre-supposed ideas of how they should live and conduct their business!

Dennis Lovelady
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dennislovelady
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"When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn't
the slightest intention of putting it into practice."
-- Prince Otto von Bismark

No YiPs ... that ain't the problem. The problem is that 18 of your 20
developers either have no interest or are not successful in extending
their skill set and knowledge. If they want to use such short names for
procedures/variables my guess is they are stuck at RPG III in regard to
the syntax.

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From: rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:rpg400-l-
bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David FOXWELL
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:25 PM
To: RPG programming on the IBM i / System i
Subject: RE: procedure parameter names

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[mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] De la part de Larry Ducie

I also totally agree with Mihael. The use of Content Assist
in WDSCi / RDi / RDP makes a nonsense of the short-is-quicker
rule.

Le voila le problème!

Which came first, long names or content assist?

I hadn't thought. Out of nearly 20 programmers, we are 2 that use WDSCi.
I don't know why that is. Each developer has WDSC V6 installed. I
suspect it's because there are no YIPS among us.
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