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Winged Comments N. Comments Set On The Same Line As Code, As Opposed To Boxed Comments.
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winged comments n.
Comments set on the same line as code,
as opposed to boxed comments. In C, for example:
d = sqrt(x*x + y*y); /* distance from origin */
Generally these refer only to the action(s) taken on that line.
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winged comments: n. Comments set on the same line as code, as opposed to {boxed comments}.
In C, for example: d = sqrt(x*x + y*y); /* distance from origin */ Generally these refer only to the action(s) taken on that line....
boxed comments n. Comments (explanatory notes attached to program instructions) that occupy several lines by themselve
o called because in assembler and C code they are often surrounded by a box in a style something like thi...
boxed comments: n. Comments (explanatory notes attached to program instructions) that occupy several lines by themselve
o called because in assembler and C code they are often surrounded by a box in a style something like thi...
1) X=Y ; Given 2) X^2=XY ; Multiply both sides by X 3) X^2-Y^2=XY-Y^2
Subtract Y^2 from both sides 4) (X+Y)(X-Y)=Y(X-Y) ...
geek code n. (also "Code of the Geeks"). A set of codes commonly used in sig blocks to broadcast the interests, skills, and aspirations of the poster.
Features a G at the left margin followed by numerous letter codes, often suffixed with plusses or minuses....
XXX /X-X-X/ n. A marker that attention is needed.
Commonly used in program comments to indicate areas that are kluged up or need to be....
Canadian Alphabet:eh,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,v,w,x,y,z.
1) X=Y ; Given 2) X^2=XY
Multiply both sides by X 3) X^2-Y^2=XY-Y^2...
heavy wizardry n. Code or designs that trade on a particularly intimate knowledge or experience of a particular operating system or language or complex application interface.
Distinguished from deep magic, which trades more on arcane theoretical knowledge....