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From:	darrylo AT sr DOT hp DOT com (Darryl Okahata)
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: PS: VOTE: CODE STANDARDS
Date:	7 Jun 1995 01:38:47 GMT
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[ I'm sorry about this minimal reply, but I absolutely, positively,
  couldn't resist the last comment.  ;-) ]

Kent D. Lottis (kentl AT bdc DOT cirrus DOT com) wrote:

> As to coding standards, the FAQ covers this just fine and in
> a way I REALLY like. Actually, what DJ proposes is what all
> the programmers I know already do: get a fell for the style
> used in the existing code and stick to it. A good programmer
> should be able to adapt his coding style to a body of code the
> way a good musician should be able to switch between jazz, rock,
> funk and country.

     Yes!

> (Nomex underwear on)
> Formal, written coding standards are for idle middle managers
> who aren't smart enough or flexible enough to read other people's
> code.

     Yes!

> (Nomex underwear off)

     Methinks you want to use a different phrasing.  Are you now
"mooning" the group???  ;-)

     -- Darryl ("Looking for a nice, dark place to hide") Okahata
	Internet: darrylo AT sr DOT hp DOT com

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