C: Global Variables versus Parameters
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I am reading "Learn C on the Mac" by Dave Mark, which I am finding to be a good book. However, Mark states that global variables are to be avoided if possible, and that it is better to use parameters. Is this correct? His book doesn't really explain why they should be avoided, other than saying that "they do save time but at the cost of proper program design."
Global variables seem a lot easier to grasp and use than parameters. Is using global variables really considered improper program design? Why?
Global variables seem a lot easier to grasp and use than parameters. Is using global variables really considered improper program design? Why?
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C: Global Variables versus Parameters - Lizard Man - Jan 12, 2010 08:20 PM
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C: Global Variables versus Parameters - AnotherJake - Jan 12, 2010, 10:57 PM
C: Global Variables versus Parameters - DoG - Jan 13, 2010, 05:03 AM
C: Global Variables versus Parameters - Skorche - Jan 13, 2010, 08:19 AM
C: Global Variables versus Parameters - NelsonMandella - Jan 13, 2010, 11:22 AM
C: Global Variables versus Parameters - AnotherJake - Jan 13, 2010, 11:41 AM
C: Global Variables versus Parameters - Najdorf - Jan 13, 2010, 01:14 PM
C: Global Variables versus Parameters - Lizard Man - Jan 13, 2010, 08:22 PM
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