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Re: Problem with NSMutableDictionary
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Re: Problem with NSMutableDictionary


  • Subject: Re: Problem with NSMutableDictionary
  • From: "Shawn Erickson" <email@hidden>
  • Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:33:55 -0700

On 8/19/07, Mark Munz <email@hidden> wrote:
> On 8/19/07, Peter Duniho <email@hidden> wrote:
> > Just because there's already a rule that tells you that information,
> > that doesn't mean there's no value in providing that information
> > explicitly.
>
> I disagree. It means that if one is missed, that may be interpreted as
> not complying -- which could likely lead to a nasty memory bug. It is
> much better to have a convention and then document the exceptions.
>
> Examples of poorly commented code are often shown where the obvious is
> stated. The problem is that important exception information can get
> lost in the deluge of obvious information. You end up playing a "did
> you notice the change" game -- which, IMHO, is very counterproductive.

++

Exactly true.

-Shawn
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 >Re: Problem with NSMutableDictionary (From: "Mark Munz" <email@hidden>)

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