Re: A challenge for RosAsm

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> My opinion about Macros:
>
> * + reduces source size
> - on cost of 'direct readability'
> - bloats the .exe (in hidden form)
> * + minor convenience for lazy programmers
> * - any change in it will affect many program parts.
>
> So if I need several similar code parts, I either
> write one routine which cover all wanted variations, or
> I just copy/paste and modify as desired.
> And I never would hide any code block, as parts and trails
> often can be used more than one time, so I must see it.


It depends of what kind of Macro. I mean, on what the
Macro Purpose is.

To me, the HLL Macros should be used, mainly, for HLL-
Like Constructs. This is the purpose where they are the
most helpfull, because they increase the readability,
with out hidding much, as long as everybody immidiately
guess what a 'If", a "While", a "Loop_Until", and so
one... do and are.

For the other Macros, like the OOP ones, they effectively
hide a bit too much, IMHO, and, whereas they may be of
real help for the developer, they may be a bit painfull
for the external reader.

In between... taste...

;)

Betov.

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