Thread: printing only prime numbers

>If s/he pastes the code and run it - which they will have to do - the code will not only be easier to read
It's still poorly formatted when I cut and paste into my text editor.

Originally Posted by Prelude

>If s/he pastes the code and run it - which they will have to do - the code will not only be easier to read
It's still poorly formatted when I cut and paste into my text editor.

u suck!!

Originally Posted by caroundw5h

u suck!!

Occasionally.

don't think too highly about this. no one is disparaging anyone's work. We critique and give constructive suggestions and we learn from each others work. if an individual doesn't, they stagnate.

as to whether 1 is a prime number or not. read linuxdude's post. if you can't listen, you prlly can't learn either.

>but I am surprise with the fact that all this discussion about number 1
We're a community of pedants. Those that aren't tend not to stick around for long periods of time.

>For someone it is
Anyone who believes the mathematical definition of a prime number.

>and for someone it is not
Anyone who doesn't.

Originally Posted by Prelude

Occasionally.

Whoa! Please tell me that has another meaning than the one my sick mind gave it...

Originally Posted by Thantos

Do them, get the grade, realize your instructor is wrong, and move on

Better yet:

1) Do them.
2) Add comment blocks that quote things like the standard, and the like, proving they're wrong.

Code:

int main( void )
{
    char buf[80] = {0};

    printf("Enter a line: ");
    /* Get a line from the user:
     * NOTE: One should NEVER use gets, because it is horribly 
     * unsafe, and prone to buffer overflows. But, since I'm left 
     * with no other choice, I will be forced to use it. However,
     * be aware that if you crash this program when testing it for
     * my grade, it's your own fault, since I'd use fgets, but you
     * won't let me.
     */
    gets( buf );

    return 0;
}

I'm sure they'd appreciate the constructive criticism.

Quzah.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Thantos
Do them, get the grade, realize your instructor is wrong, and move on

Better yet:

1) Do them.
2) Add comment blocks that quote things like the standard, and the like, proving they're wrong.
Code:

int main( void )
{
char buf[80] = {0};

printf("Enter a line: ");
/* Get a line from the user:
* NOTE: One should NEVER use gets, because it is horribly
* unsafe, and prone to buffer overflows. But, since I'm left
* with no other choice, I will be forced to use it. However,
* be aware that if you crash this program when testing it for
* my grade, it's your own fault, since I'd use fgets, but you
* won't let me.
*/
gets( buf );

return 0;
}
I'm sure they'd appreciate the constructive criticism.

Quzah.

Well I have had many "so called experts"- in both my C and Java classes in the past. I usually tell my students if they want to challenge me about various coding issues- prove their answer in writing and cite were they found their sources. Then and only then I will consider changing anything.

I usually find in most cases students:
1. cant back up their claims
2. can't follow directions on a given assignment
3. love to "whine" about their grades

I am sure glad I don't have some of you in my programming classes!!!

Quzah, have you ever thought about teaching??