2010/3/21 sergio masci <smplx@allotrope.net>:
> Yes it is common practice to use expressions that show how a constant is
> derived rather than the derived constant itself. This helps understand the
> code (self-commenting) and makes it MUCH easier to identify and change
> constants while you are debugging it or when you need to look at it at a
> later date.
>
> e.g.
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0; 5 is the number of slots available
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0; 2 is the number of reserved slots
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0addlw =A0 5-2
>
> is easier to understand than
>
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0; 5 is the number of slots available
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0; 2 is the number of reserved slots
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0addlw =A0 3

That makes a lot of sense.

Thanks!

Josh
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