Thread: i <3 this...but not really..

Originally Posted by Mario F.

Yeah. rags_to_riches can't probably program in the Whitespace programming language. But can program in assembly by tabbing. He rocks!

Funny that you say that as I was just about to mention that with tabs you could easily program in C or C++ or most languages as tabs (or line feeds) are valid white space.

This, of course, is logic that only applies under the delusion that you can't hit the space bar with any other finger.

Code:

#include    <iostream>

int main(int    argc,   char   *argv[])
{
    std::cout   <<  "This\040compiles\040fine.";
    return  0;
}

I can't off the top of my head think of any syntax that would definitely require a space in C++.

The thought occurred to me. And technically there is no reason not to. C++ treats all whitespace the same. But could become a readability problem with some of the more esoteric C++ syntax. I'd probably think of reducing the tab width to 2 characters. Where I think it would suck would be sharing code or working in a team.

In any case, were I to lose my thumbs, I'd probably map the capslock key to the space key.

Edit: I just did a test to see if this could work. Used SharpKeys and did the mapping from CapsLock to Space (reboot, don't logoff). Works pretty good with the advantage that the mapping disables the capslock LED functionality on your keyboard. So yeah, I can lose my thumbs. No worries.

Might as well add some pink ponies while we at it.

I could not possibly agree more.

This pony has my vote: Pinkie Pie!

Anyway, if hearts offend you so strongly, your subconscious is hiding something from you.

*giggle*

Soma ^_^;