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    Quote Originally Posted by John_
    Doesn't this come down to the IDE you use to write your code in?
    Are you trying to say that you're solely dependant on how your IDE indents your code in order to have it indented?

    Try writing C++ in notepad.
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    It's really depend on how you want your program to read like.

    In my company, we've coding standards for Java, and C++.

    For Java, we follow your first example, and for C++, we follow your second example.

    There's actually a Sun Microsystem recommanded Java Convention that you can found online.

    The site is Java Convention
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    Code:
    int main() {
    
    
    
    
    
    cout << "Hi";
    
    
    
    
    
    
    cout << "Bye";
    
    
    
    
    
    }
    That way you can debug see each line as your scroll down thousands of spaces XD.
    Code:
    Error W8057 C:\\Life.cpp: Invalid number of arguments in function run(Brain *)

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlyMaelstrom
    Are you trying to say that you're solely dependant on how your IDE indents your code in order to have it indented?

    Try writing C++ in notepad.
    What I meant is that 7stud said they lack indentation, but I was wondering what he meant by it. Like for example if we were writing code in notepad, wouldn't all methods lack indentation unless we added it ourselves.

    Or if he meant using certain methods the IDE wont indent code properly, in which case I was asking if this comes down to just the IDE.

    Basically I was just asking him to clarify what he meant so I can learn from it

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    Quote Originally Posted by John_
    Like for example if we were writing code in notepad, wouldn't all methods lack indentation unless we added it ourselves.
    Style is generally added by "ourselves". (At least in the "old days".)

    This might be an example of what was meant.
    Code:
    class myClass
    {
    public:
       void function();
    };
    vs
    Code:
    class myClass {
    
    public:
    void function();
    
    };
    But I used a beatufier and some editing to force it to my preference(s).

    An IDE helps to put things how the programmer chooses (if it's a good one), rather than limiting the programmer to what it chooses. But again, it should be the programmer calling the shots.
    7. It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by swgh
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    See what happens when you mention these on a programming forum? I hope you learned your lesson.

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    Next topic. Square brackets.

    I personally use this method:

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    int arry[
       3
    ];
    *nyuck nyuck*
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlyMaelstrom
    Try writing C++ in notepad.
    Aw, heck, let's start 2 holy wars in one thread! Use vim! *dons flame-proof suit*

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rashakil Fol
    See what happens when you mention these on a programming forum? I hope you learned your lesson.
    Unless it's a Python or Pascal forum of course

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    Quote Originally Posted by jwenting
    Unless it's a Python or Pascal forum of course
    But then in Python you get people arguing over using tab characters or spaces.

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    Omg spaces > Tab. Its a proven fact. First off, a tab brings to many spaces, its like this: 1. But a space, is so nice! Its like this: 1. See? Its so much better, and in code:

    Code:
    int main() {
     cout << "Hi";
    }
    But with tab...

    Code:
    int main() {
           cout << "Hi";
    }
    *pukes*

    So, I conclude Tab < space, because space not only provides more control, but I use it. . (The holy war begins again lol)
    Code:
    Error W8057 C:\\Life.cpp: Invalid number of arguments in function run(Brain *)

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    I always use tabs, that is after setting my IDE so it will automatically convert a tab to 2 spaces .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rashakil Fol
    But then in Python you get people arguing over using tab characters or spaces.
    real programmers use a mix

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