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JoshuaJoshinWithYa

10/09/2016 2:37 PM ·Spoilers

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Does it really matter how messy code is?

When I'm writing code, I tend to write a very messy chunk and then write a note telling me what that chunk does and how it does it. Is it more beneficial to write less code? Like, could it save space and/or processing power?

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  • HoRiz0n

    10/09/2016 3:26 PM ·Spoilers

    Yes it does, since more code = more used memory and the less memory used means more game features and such

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  • PChicken

    10/09/2016 6:31 PM ·Spoilers

    You can fix it later (not really)

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  • Gale Storm

    10/09/2016 8:37 PM ·Spoilers

    The primary focus should be to get your code to work at all. After you know it works, then you can optimize it.

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  • Aaron

    10/10/2016 1:39 AM ·Spoilers

    Being efficient isn't really important/noticeable unless you're working on a massive complex project or iterating tons of data. In terms of processing. (aka: don't fret it)

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  • Chickens32

    10/10/2016 8:43 PM ·Spoilers

    I don't think it really matters. Just get it to work, then, after you finish it, go through and make it more simple, like planning out what your limit is.

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  • Scientist

    10/11/2016 5:04 PM ·Spoilers

    When writing a program, decide if you want others to see the code. If you want them to see and understand it, then put different functions in different chunks and sub functions under the function to which they belong, but add a space before each sub function line. Also it helps to remove commented lines of code once you don't need it. That will save space and make it look better.

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  • Scientist

    10/11/2016 5:11 PM ·Spoilers

    If you are the only one that sees your code, then feel free to make it messy. Remember to optimize!

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