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    You might NOT be a programmer if...
    you add 5 to an integer like this
    Code:
    dim x as integer = 7
    x=x+1
    x=x+1
    x=x+1
    x=x+1
    x=x+1
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    Uuuugh using Val() in VB.NET.

    And especially on user inputted string...uuuughh.....
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    .....you think a Sub routine references underwater naval activity.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    Quote Originally Posted by Hack
    .....you think a Sub routine references underwater naval activity.
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think a log file is a great way to avoid getting slivers from firewood.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    Quote Originally Posted by dbasnett
    Dedication Post #4

    You might NOT be a programmer if...
    you add 5 to an integer like this
    Code:
    dim x as integer = 7
    x=x+1
    x=x+1
    x=x+1
    x=x+1
    x=x+1
    apology to Jeff Foxworthy
    In .Net that would be:

    Code:
    dim x as integer = 7
    x += 1
    x += 1
    x += 1
    x += 1
    x += 1
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ....you think closing a window is a good method for preventing flies from entering your home.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    I don't understand why he wouldn't use a loop to do this:

    Code:
    Dim x as Integer = 7
    
    For y = 1 to 5
    
        If x = 7 Then
            x = 8
        End If
    
        If x = 8 Then
            x = 9
        End If
    
        If x = 9 Then
            x = 10
        End If
    
        If x = 10 Then
            x = 11
        End If
    
        If x = 11 Then
            x = 12
        End If
    
    Next
    It makes much more sense.
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    if you wonder why HE does anything, especially programming

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer
    I don't understand why he wouldn't use a loop to do this:

    Code:
    Dim x as Integer = 7
    
    For y = 1 to 5
    
        If x = 7 Then
            x = 8
        End If
    
        If x = 8 Then
            x = 9
        End If
    
        If x = 9 Then
            x = 10
        End If
    
        If x = 10 Then
            x = 11
        End If
    
        If x = 11 Then
            x = 12
        End If
    
    Next
    It makes much more sense.
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think a web browser is another term for an avid spider collector.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...you think a web site refers to a spider's home.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think "network" is a fisherman's job.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    a bit is:
    something a horse 'takes'
    a small part in an off-broadway play
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think "Plug and Play" is a dangerous activity that children shouldn't be taking part in.


    wall sockets, electricity, that's what I mean!!
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...you think a file is an implement used in finger and toenail hygiene

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...you think a recordset refers to an album collection.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    You don't laugh at the inefficiency of having to use 24 hours in a day, when it should have 10, or even better "F".

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    Code:
            If x > 11 And x < 10 Then MessageBox.Show("Why doesn't this show?")
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    Can I be greedy? You think an "IDE" is something you say to start a fight.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think a forum is a great place where people can take part in actual, meaningful discussions.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think Macs are a great way to be productive.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...you think a mouse is an annoying rodent.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    Quote Originally Posted by mendhak
    ... you think Macs are a great way to be productive.
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...you think an operating system refers to a form of medical methodolgy.

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    When someone says hard drive and floppy, you giggle.
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    this is a for-next-loop
    Code:
    counter = 0
    Do
         Try
            stringVar &= myArray(counter)      
         Catch ex as Exception
             Exit Do
         End Try
         counter += 1
    Loop
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think a mousepad is the reason you have such a big pest problem.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...you think a mousepad is the home for a hippie mouse.

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    ... you're building a new web browser in .Net using the browser control.
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...you think docking station refers to a ship's assigned berth.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ..... you take a file that has compression to the hospital.
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    ...you think that truncating your log means... no, actually, I think I'll stop there.
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    ...you think a combo box refers to the container in which McDonalds places one of their specials.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...you go by the handle Mark10 + (4 - 1).

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    you go by the handle Mark10 & (4 - 1).tostring

    @ max - i couldn't resist
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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ...your sentences rise in pitch at the end. Like an Australian soap-opera actor.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think Firefox is reason enough to call the SPCA.

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    Re: You might NOT be a programmer if...

    ... you think a Caps Lock is a method to prevent your hat from being blown away by the wind.

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    ... you're still waiting for your Tab.
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