OpenEuphoria

Re: Digest for EUforum at topica.com, issue 5585

• Posted by Jason Gade <jaygade at yahoo.com> Jan 23, 2006
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Bruce M. Axtens wrote:
> 
> I've put some more Euphoria up on my weblog
> <codeaholic.blogspot.com>. As note, CChris has taken
> the code in hand and is tweaking it for ESL.
> 
> Regards,
> Bruce.
> 
> ---
> All folks' days are numbered \ But most folks do not care
> And no man calls his coin when it's in the air
> 
> Some folks taste of Heaven \ Some folks taste of Hell
> Some folks lose their taste and they cannot tell
> 
> Written by Mark Heard =A9 1982 Bug 'n Bear Music ASCAP <<a
> href="http://markheard.ne=">http://markheard.ne=</a>
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> 
> 
> =09=09
> 
> 
One thing I would do is to change the comparison from a string
if equal( typ, "BYTE" )

to using constants
if typ = BYTE

with your types defined as constants. It adds more overhead for defining the
constants but it would be quicker than comparing to strings.

--
"The author regrets that he is unable to reconcile himself to the
thoughtful point of view you have expressed. However, it must be kept
in mind that being raised in different cultures and different places can
result in such differences of viewpoint between individuals.
The author is from planet Earth." [author unknown]

j.