RE: ORA-00922 on create table...

From: Jacques Kilchoer <Jacques.Kilchoer_at_quest.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2001 13:32:35 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.002C7AE3.20010308130736@fatcity.com>

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack C. Applewhite [mailto:japplewhite_at_inetprofit.com]
> Sent: jeudi, 8. mars 2001 12:37
>
> I used to make many comma errors like that until I finally
> adopted a coding standard that has virtually eliminated
> them, as well as many others. The simple rule is "Vertical,
> Preferably Left, but Always Vertical", meaning all my SQL
> and PL/SQL is formatted so that nothing of importance ends
> up "ragged right".

While I agree that Mr. Applewhite's coding practices can make it easier to find syntax errors, I nevertheless want to present an alternative approach to coding. :)

Here's a sample from the 2000 "Obfuscated C contest". (For those of you that are unfamiliar with it, the Obfuscated C contest is a contest where people try to write cryptic, yet valid and useful, C programs.)

http://www.ioccc.org/2000/anderson.c

Believe it or not, the program at the above link a valid C program that translates ASCII text into semaphore code. (you can read a description of the program here: http://www.ioccc.org/2000/anderson.hint )

My apologies for the off-topic comment, but I thought some computer humour might be approciated. Of course, what does this say about me that I find these kind of contests interesting? :)

any ignorant comments made are the sole responsibility of J. R. Kilchoer and should not reflect adversely upon my employer.

Jacques R. Kilchoer
(949) 754-8816
Quest Software, Inc.
8001 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, California 92618
U.S.A.
http://www.quest.com Received on Thu Mar 08 2001 - 15:32:35 CST