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Arevos · Jan 6th, 2006, 2:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Indigno

I use loops when I can, but I find it easier just to "jump" back to the beginning of a program with a goto.

Sounds like you need to use more functions

Indigno · Jan 7th, 2006, 8:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ooble

It may be easier to write, but it's definitely harder to read. My advice is this: code everything with the view "If I come back to this in a year's time, will I understand what I've just written?"

I'm talking about classwork stuff, not stuff that I will need to come back and update many times.

Ooble · Jan 7th, 2006, 8:36 AM

You're still teaching yourself bad habits. It doesn't matter whether you will or not; attacking a problem with that mindset will almost always produce much better code.

Arevos · Jan 7th, 2006, 8:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indigno

I'm talking about classwork stuff, not stuff that I will need to come back and update many times.

It's a bad habit to get into. Presumably, the point of your classwork is to teach you how to program. If you're programming with gotos, then you won't learn how to effectively program without them. Gotos don't really have a use in modern programming, and there are better ways to achieve the same thing without them. You should get used to not using them.

DaWei · Jan 7th, 2006, 10:40 AM

Essentially, if you find yourself using gotos except in the most extreme circumstances, you're a rank amateur and need additional work on your skills.

Aether · Feb 20th, 2006, 12:34 AM

Heh.. I personally enjoy using the web browser suplied in vb6. Add a web browser, and then, instead of your gotosite command, toss this in there

WebBrowser1.Navigate Text1.Text 'Text1.Text, or other textbox, or something like
'"http://www.website.com/ , maybe "http://" & text1.text "
It is quite efficient, might I add..

DaWei · Feb 20th, 2006, 6:22 AM

Please note that you've resurrected a thread that's over a month old. Please note also that your comment has nothing whatsoever to do with the subject at hand. Welcome to the forum. If you haven't yet read the rules/FAQ and a "How to Post..." thread, please take the time to do so.

Polyphemus_ · Feb 20th, 2006, 7:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aether

Heh.. I personally enjoy using the web browser suplied in vb6. Add a web browser, and then, instead of your gotosite command, toss this in there

WebBrowser1.Navigate Text1.Text 'Text1.Text, or other textbox, or something like
'"http://www.website.com/ , maybe "http://" & text1.text "
It is quite efficient, might I add..

May I be so free to ask what the hell that's got to do with the goto statement?

DaWei · Feb 20th, 2006, 7:44 AM

Goto unemployment line. Do not pass Goto. Do not collect paycheck.

�thereal Haze · Feb 20th, 2006, 6:19 PM

GAH!
That is It! I Am Never Drinking Sake Again...

Sorry About That Post.
Of Course, Here Was My Mental Translation, probably:
Oh, this guy should use an extra web browser he made on his own instead of the gotosite.. I think it to be much better, and much more accepted.................

So Yah, I Apologize For The Post...

Jan 7th, 2006, 8:36 AM	#13
Ooble I eat cake for breakfast. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my box. Posts: 4,434 Rep Power: 8	You're still teaching yourself bad habits. It doesn't matter whether you will or not; attacking a problem with that mindset will almost always produce much better code. __________________ Me :: You :: Them

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DaWei Resident Grouch Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,453 Rep Power: 10	Essentially, if you find yourself using gotos except in the most extreme circumstances, you're a rank amateur and need additional work on your skills. __________________ Abstraction doesn't make it impossible to write bad code; it makes it possible to write superior code. Contributor's Corner: Grumpy on C++ Exceptions DaWei on Pointers

Feb 20th, 2006, 6:22 AM	#17
DaWei Resident Grouch Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,453 Rep Power: 10	Please note that you've resurrected a thread that's over a month old. Please note also that your comment has nothing whatsoever to do with the subject at hand. Welcome to the forum. If you haven't yet read the rules/FAQ and a "How to Post..." thread, please take the time to do so. __________________ Abstraction doesn't make it impossible to write bad code; it makes it possible to write superior code. Contributor's Corner: Grumpy on C++ Exceptions DaWei on Pointers

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DaWei Resident Grouch Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,453 Rep Power: 10	Goto unemployment line. Do not pass Goto. Do not collect paycheck. __________________ Abstraction doesn't make it impossible to write bad code; it makes it possible to write superior code. Contributor's Corner: Grumpy on C++ Exceptions DaWei on Pointers

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Feb 20th, 2006, 12:34 AM	#16
Aether Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: -=()N-=()=-C()=- Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Heh.. I personally enjoy using the web browser suplied in vb6. Add a web browser, and then, instead of your gotosite command, toss this in there WebBrowser1.Navigate Text1.Text 'Text1.Text, or other textbox, or something like '"http://www.website.com/ , maybe "http://" & text1.text " It is quite efficient, might I add..

Feb 20th, 2006, 6:19 PM	#20
�thereal Haze Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: -=()N-=()=-C()=- Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	GAH! That is It! I Am Never Drinking Sake Again... Sorry About That Post. Of Course, Here Was My Mental Translation, probably: Oh, this guy should use an extra web browser he made on his own instead of the gotosite.. I think it to be much better, and much more accepted................. So Yah, I Apologize For The Post...

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What's the deal with Goto's?