Always write if statements with bracesThis tip submitted by Webmaster on 2004-12-29 00:00:00. It has been viewed 42130 times.Rating of 7.1 with 403 votes By putting braces around every block of code you write, you ensure that future edits won't introduce bizarre bugs. If you have a one-line if statement:
if(<condition>)
execute();
you should still surround execute(); with braces:
if(<condition>)
{
execute();
}
Now, if you go back and add a second instruction
if(<condition>)
{
execute();
execute2();
}
you don't have to worry about putting in the braces, and you know that you won't forget to put them in. More tips Help your fellow programmers! Add a tip! |
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