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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Shorten Code

    I would like to make my code shorter.
    I would like to make it so instead of textbox1.text it would be txtbx1.txt.

    How can I do this? I tried doing some DIM's, but it didn't work.

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    Re: Shorten Code

    TextBox1 is the name of the control, which you generally set in the properties of the control in the designer. In fact, it's a good idea to always rename your controls rather than using the default name, so shorten them as much as you like.

    However, there is no advantage to shortening the names, so it is best to use names that are long enough that you can identify the controls easily. After all, the controls all show up in intellisense, so you generally never type the whole control name.
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    Re: Shorten Code

    So how would I change the control?

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    Re: Shorten Code

    In the properties window when in the form designer is the best and easiest way.
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    Re: Shorten Code

    I see what your saying. But I want to change other things. for example, console.writeline to cnsl.wl. I would like it to change thing that do not have properties

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    Re: Shorten Code

    Yes you can. I've seen it before

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    Re: Shorten Code

    You can by creating a wrapper class, e.g.
    Code:
    Option Strict On
    Option Explicit On
    
    Public Class cnsl
    
        Public Shared Sub wl(l As String)
            Console.WriteLine(l)
        End Sub
    
        Public Shared Function rl() As String
            Return Console.ReadLine
        End Function
    
    End Class
    But do you really need so?!



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    Re: Shorten Code

    Quote Originally Posted by 4x2y View Post
    You can by creating a wrapper class, e.g.
    Code:
    Option Strict On
    Option Explicit On
    
    Public Class cnsl
    
        Public Shared Sub wl(l As String)
            Console.WriteLine(l)
        End Sub
    
        Public Shared Function rl() As String
            Return Console.ReadLine
        End Function
    
    End Class
    But do you really need so?!
    you are missing my point. WHY!!!!

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    Re: Shorten Code

    Thank you

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    Re: Shorten Code

    Do you know if I have to have strict and explicit on?

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    Re: Shorten Code

    Quote Originally Posted by kshadow22 View Post
    Do you know if I have to have strict and explicit on?
    They are optional but it is highly recommended to always turn them on, because they will save a lot of debugging time, specially "Explicit On"
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    Re: [RESOLVED] Shorten Code

    Why would you want to do this OP? This will effect the readability of your code, and in my opinion, it's a terrible idea.

    Why would anyone want cnsl.wl("")
    that it an meaningful name. Console.WriteLine() is much clearer and read able. Honestly just leave it the way it is.

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    Re: [RESOLVED] Shorten Code

    When I get deep into coding, I would like just to be able to type codes with the fewest amount of codes. Especially when I am dealing with encryptions.

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    Re: [RESOLVED] Shorten Code

    Quote Originally Posted by kshadow22 View Post
    When I get deep into coding, I would like just to be able to type codes with the fewest amount of codes. Especially when I am dealing with encryptions.
    Not by shortening the actual class names and methods. You should leave them as they are, but you should aim to write readable and neat code. Condensing something like Console.WriteLine() into cnsl.wl("") is just the worst idea I've ever heard since I started programming. What if you were to give that code to another programmer to read? Don't adopt these bad habits. I don't see what encryption has to do with this

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    Re: [RESOLVED] Shorten Code

    Quote Originally Posted by kshadow22 View Post
    When I get deep into coding, I would like just to be able to type codes with the fewest amount of codes. Especially when I am dealing with encryptions.
    so all of us who have been programmers for years are wrong? dealing with encryptions..... maybe in 5 years you might be.

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