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Is the way source code looks as important as how it runs?   [Edit]

Survey period: 29 Jul 2002 to 4 Aug 2002

Some people are code formatting nuts while others feel that as long as it's tight it's good enough. What's your opinion?

OptionVotes% 
Formatting is most important because nothing's worth doing if you don't look good doing it.756.22
Formatting is important because it makes optimisation, bug fixing etc. easier.64453.44
They are both equally important.34328.46
Performance over good looks. The user doesn't see the code.1068.80
It was hard to write so it should be even harder to read.221.83
I really don't care.151.24



 
GeneralRe: I am a zealot Pin
Joe Sonderegger29-Jul-02 1:32
Joe Sonderegger29-Jul-02 1:32 
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Mauro Gagna29-Jul-02 11:59
Mauro Gagna29-Jul-02 11:59 
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Mike Klimentiev29-Jul-02 8:53
Mike Klimentiev29-Jul-02 8:53 
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Christian Graus29-Jul-02 12:32
protectorChristian Graus29-Jul-02 12:32 
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Kastellanos Nikos28-Jul-02 20:41
Kastellanos Nikos28-Jul-02 20:41 
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Roger Wright29-Jul-02 4:08
professionalRoger Wright29-Jul-02 4:08 
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Christian Graus29-Jul-02 12:33
protectorChristian Graus29-Jul-02 12:33 
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Roger Wright29-Jul-02 19:54
professionalRoger Wright29-Jul-02 19:54 
Christian Graus wrote:
the question itself is flawed.

I quite agree. A bit less than comprehensive, and I'll admit I chose to expand the scope somewhat, but it did serve to bring to light some excellent responses.Smile | :)

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GeneralRe: I am a zealot Pin
James R. Twine29-Jul-02 4:55
James R. Twine29-Jul-02 4:55 
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Christian Graus29-Jul-02 12:34
protectorChristian Graus29-Jul-02 12:34 
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James R. Twine29-Jul-02 18:53
James R. Twine29-Jul-02 18:53 
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Mike Pulice30-Jul-02 12:09
Mike Pulice30-Jul-02 12:09 
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Christian Graus30-Jul-02 12:35
protectorChristian Graus30-Jul-02 12:35 
GeneralOf course, it really depends on the situation... Pin
Shog928-Jul-02 18:17
sitebuilderShog928-Jul-02 18:17 
GeneralRe: Of course, it really depends on the situation... Pin
Mr Morden28-Jul-02 21:09
Mr Morden28-Jul-02 21:09 
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Shog929-Jul-02 6:53
sitebuilderShog929-Jul-02 6:53 
GeneralRe: Of course, it really depends on the situation... Pin
Paul M Watt28-Jul-02 21:10
mentorPaul M Watt28-Jul-02 21:10 

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