Re: [Groff] Overview, Sept. 2014

[Ulrich Lauther]

On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 08:02:30PM +0200, Werner LEMBERG wrote:
> 
> > The problem with global variables is their long range effect,
> > comparable with the infamous goto statement: considered harmful.
> 
> I like `goto' a lot, and it is an invaluable instruction if used with
> care.
Yes, e.g., for breaking out of a inner loop.

> The same is true with global variables.  Sorry to say, but we
> are now going into hearsay and hollow statements, which isn't helpful.
> 
> It's now the third time that I ask for a real example in groff's code
> that you consider irritating.
> 
I'll hopefully come back to that after more code reading.

        ulrich