Better code forum

I've been programming for a couple years now on VB, and one thing that I've always wished I could do on this forum (mainly because i'm self taught) is post my code and see if someone could do things better. Maybe someone out there can do what takes my code 100 lines in 10. You know? Sometimes I feel like I'm doing things the long way.

I propose that a forum or subforum be created for just that purpose: to share with each other our code and see if someone else can do it better. It would give people a chance to sharpen their skills and learn from others. What do you think?

wont' that happen naturally in a forum?

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Originally posted by SteveCRM
wont' that happen naturally in a forum?

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No, because I won't post working code just to see if someone can do it better.

Anyway, I was just thinking about the same thing. We do code reviews here at work, and they are great because others suggest better ways to do things. It would be nice to have like a Code Optimization forum here.

I would, and I will... I am working on an LZW compressor but I am having issues with optimizing my dictionary..

Nice idea. I'm currently working on an HTML syntax coloring code which takes a lot of text parsing that could be optimized. :)

Why not post your code in one of the technical forms and say something like "Here's my code, it's long/slow/whatever and I'd like to improve it. Can you help"?

I propose "SHARED CODING & EXPERIMENTS" for the group name.

We could have something like Advance, Beginners and a No Hope kinda thing.

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No, because I won't post working code just to see if someone can do it better.

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This is just plain stupied.

To bad, that is the point, learn from others is the subject I think. Use existing code and just make it better. Isn't it why we are all here?

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Originally posted by Birth
I propose "SHARED CODING & EXPERIMENTS" for the group name.

We could have something like Advance, Beginners and a No Hope kinda thing.

This is just plain stupied.

To bad, that is the point, learn from others is the subject I think. Use existing code and just make it better. Isn't it why we are all here?

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Don't use a degrading word like stupid if you can't spell it please. Let's keep the insults away from this discussion.

Anyway. My point was I am not going to clog up the normal forums with a bunch of pleas to help optimize code. Everyone of us produces code that isn't fully optimized. I don't care who you are. So are you going to post all your code everyday? No. If it is working at a decent speed, and maintenance isn't an issue, then the code is sound enough to not worry about. What I was thinking was that code optimization would be in one spot, and people can go through it when they want.

Wooo.. Ultra Member spotted a Misspelled word....

To bad I only speak and write in two languages. Don't correct me.

I think I get the message here. Post what you think is a good routine and ask or chalenge for a better one. Simple.

I can go with that!

I think a code optimization forum would be great. It would be a chance to learn how not to be so potentially sloppy. Especially for us beginners.:wave:

I am the sloppiest, worstiness, most awful code writinger you'll probably ever see. Well not that bad but I wouldn't mind learning some tricks to fix up my code.

Suggesting it in the Chit-Chat forum isn't any way to get an idea off the ground. Might I suggest Forum Feedback ?

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Originally posted by Birth
To bad I only speak and write in two languages. Don't correct me.

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I am guessing VB would be the other language you speak and write, apart from English. In that case, I hope you speak and write VB much better. :rolleyes:

I think it's a waste of time to create another forum just for code reviews and improvements when you can do the same thing by posting directly in any of the technical forums, or add your code to the code database (Marty, it's still there, isn't it? :) ) and post a link to it in the technical forum and ask for improvements. That's what the technical forums have been there for, fixing code among others....

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Hellswraith, so you'd not be interested if someone did come up with a version of your code that ran 15% faster?

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I'd probably demand to know what it was if it was me.

How about:

http://www.vbforums.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=51


Brad!

You rule, Brad. :thumb: :D

Thanks Brad!:)

A set of "rules" or "how to use this forum" needs to be created. This would be a post that would be 'stuck' to the top of the forum. I suggest those of you that wanted the forum work to create this. Once you come up with something, I can post it to a new thread and stick it to the top of the new forum.

I can help create this too if needed.

Brad

cheers :)

Well...

I think one of the rules could be that the code posted needs to be working even though it appears bulky.

Instant mashed potatoes

great, thx Brad...

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Originally posted by GSIV
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I think one of the rules could be that the code posted needs to be working even though it appears bulky.

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Hey! That's copyright infringement !! :mad: ;)

Brad, can you give me sole rights for the use of the word "Well ..." in the subject line of a reply? I can't stand my only distinguished mark being copied by others !
























OK, for those who may act like I did in my first year here, I am just kidding :rolleyes:

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Alright! Thanks brad!