Re: Correct Coding

Could you explain a little better why this would make things better? I don't understand how this would improve things. Jim Lucas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curt Zirzow" <curt@zirzow.dyndns.org> To: <php-general@lists.php.net> Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [PHP] Correct Coding > * Thus wrote Christopher J. Crane (ccrane@ikon.com): > > Is this the best way to do this? > > > > if(isset($Task) && $Task == "Add") { Do something } > > > > I want to check if the variable is set and if so, if it is "Add". > > Yes, that is good. Remember, though, it is case sensitive so "ADD" > wont match. > > Concerning the $Task == "Add", I'd like to make a comment. It can > be a wise decision to compare your variables with strings like: > > if ("Add" == $Task) > > This can help preventing typo's like: > > if ($Task = "Add") > > I've seen people tear their hair out wondering why the if statement > is always true even if $Task is not "Add". I don't see this method > used very often but it can prevent serious logic typos. > > > HTH, > > Curt > -- > "I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure." > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > >