too many variables?

[Albrecd]

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yeah but array are more efficient

Unless you don't know about arrays, in which case it would take far less time and effort to stop worrying about arrays and just use the 10 variables.

[do_pete]

if you don't know how to use arrays you won't get to far in programming

[wtd]

Albrecd wrote:

Quote:

yeah but array are more efficient

Unless you don't know about arrays, in which case it would take far less time and effort to stop worrying about arrays and just use the 10 variables.

Programming concepts are like tools in a toolbox.

"It'll take too long to learn how to use this fancy ratcheting wrench. I'll just use a standard wrench."

It doesn't take long before the time saved by learning better ways to do things pays for itself.

[codemage]

Even if you have the "tools", there's a fuzzy area (for me, it's usually in the area of 3ish related variables) where using arrays vs. independent variables are worthwhile.

No sense bludgeoning yourself with a bunch of for loops (for stepping through arrays) when you can do without.

For 10 variables though, we're definitely in the area where arrays make the code cleaner & more readable. Use the "tool." It's free.