Re: Syntax for OR
- Posted by katsmeow Mar 04, 2015
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I wasn't going to guess.
But you did.
I did not, it was completely a random grouping.
The specified '1' and '3' may have been easier to type for this illustration than the actual numerals in the actual code. I knew when i posted the first time that '(1 or 3)' could be reduced,
But (unless both numerals are zero) it's always reduced to the same value, regardless. I don't see how typing '(1 or 3)' is easier than just typing '1'.
It's not always reduced, i didn't reduce it, i typed it out, same as the OP did.
but the secondary point i was making is next year the OP may not realise what his code was doing, and may be guessing as much as we were.
Aha! So Derek's interpretation was slighly off - this was a secondary point, not a major point!
Why do you care so much? What Derek said is also valid.
I also support having the OP making nirs code as readable as possible by proper use of parentheses, as you suggest below.
This is the third(?) time you openly question the sex and/or gender of the OP. Why do you care so much? Is this like irc, where the answer depends on the OP's genitals or their cultural roles?
Parentheses eliminate much of the arbitrary, and are second to comments to explain the intended program flow.
Absolutely.
guessing jimcbrown will feel compelled to post a response.
You guessed correctly.
This series of snappy follow-ups, where you must respond to everything i post, and take apart to analyse everything i say, is usually the precursor to a fight.
Kat
