varname lengths
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| This is a general coding question.. Suppose I have 100 Global variables each with name lengths of say 7-12 chars, which are quite widely used throughout the program - What I would like to know is, does my program receive much benefit in terms of speed and memory if I optimise them to be shorter when all is done? eg.. Global tg as opposed to Global thisoneisbig. Or are we talking negligible differences? |
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| We are not talking negligible differences, we are talking NO difference at all because once the program's compiled, all your variable names are converted to 4 byte memory addresses. Variable names are for your convenience, not the compiler's so use names that reflect what the variable is for so you can easily understand what's going on in your code. |
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| excellent! :) thats what i wanted to here. Thank you. |
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| Of course, you have to find a balance between easily understood names, such as iRocketSpeed and too long to tyoe names, such as iEnemyRocketAttackSpeed... It's up to you. ;) Russell |
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| I was wondering about that one two, Thanks! |
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