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Re: Should I learn C or C++ first?

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From: Rainer Deyke
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 1995 13:09
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Phil Martin u (mart4678@mach1.wlu.ca) wrote:
: Rainer Deyke (rainer@deyke3.fc.hp.com) wrote:
: : typedefs are for idiots.

: Forgive me if this is a silly (or "idiotic) question, but what's wrong
: with typedefs? I prefer how my code looks when I use them, are they 
: considered bad style, do they slow down the program, or is Mr. Deyke just
: overstating a personal preference?

Well, I prefer explicit types because they are so much clearer.  I
consider typedefs to be extremely bad style, but I suppose it is a
matter of personal preference.  The point I was making is that typedefs
aren't necessary in C any more than in C++.  Sorry if I offended you.

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Subject: Re: Should I learn C or C++ first?
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