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On 11/21/24 6:50 PM, Lawrence D'Oliveiro wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:14:45 +0000, Pancho wrote:
> 
>> The idea was not to
>> eliminate jumps but to impose a structure upon them. So much of good
>> programming is imposing structure, imposing good practice rules to make
>> the code more understandable, more manageable.
> 
> Also, when you have a lot of dynamic memory allocation going on, a
> structured discipline helps reduce the chances of common errors like
> double-frees or memory leaks.
> 
> <https://gitlab.com/ldo/a_structured_discipline_of_programming/>
> 

   Quite true. Dynamic alloc is powerful, but can also
   be a powerful driver of horrible FAULTS. Gotta keep
   close track !

   But, if smart, less-structured CAN be made right.

   Today, I'd rec "structured" for a number of reasons,
   but we didn't always have that sort of luxury in
   abundance.

   Still don't love "object" ... gimme something closer
   to K&R instead  :-)