another religious issue, was [PHP] Require() vs Include()

> if( !$db_oracle_inc_def ) > include "$DOCUMENT_ROOT/inc/db_oracle.inc"; > > as you can see there are no statement block (no brackets) I always put brackets in even when there's only one statement cause it makes it much easier to read/maintain. But so many people seem not to use brackets that I wonder: is there a disadvantage to using brackets (apart from a few keypresses more)? On a similar note, I've read somewhere that use of the "condensed" if/else assignment ( ? : ) construct was recommended over the "normal" if/else when there's only one assignment in the test. Again, that makes life less easy for whoever comes and needs to extend your code, especially if the expressions tested and assigned are non trivial, so I only use it when it's really obvious. Yet I wonder, does it makes a performance difference? Joelle Nebbe _______________________________________________________________________ Any opinions expressed in the email are those of the individual and not necessarily the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the IT manager by telephone on 0113 243 2701 _______________________________________________________________________