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"Traveler" <traveler AT netti DOT fi> writes:

> Little example...
> 
> int    x = 10,
>         y = 10;
> 
> if(x == 10 && x == 10)        // Does this look scary or weird to you ?
>     cout << "true\n";
> else
>     cout << "false\n";
> 
> 
> wouldnīt this be nicer ?
> 
> if(x EQUAL 10 AND y EQUAL 10)
>     cout << "true\n";
> else
>     cout << "false\n";
> 
> Hereīs little helper...
> 
> #define    AND        &
> #define    COMPLEMENT    ~
> #define    EQUAL    ==
> #define    EQU        EQUAL
> #define    NOT        !
> #define    OR            |
> #define    XOR        ^
> 
> As you can see the things "AND" & "OR" defined here are "bit" operators not "logical" operators.
> However, there really is no difference becourse you can use these two just as easily in "if" statementīs as in bit manipulation.
> 
> All calculations done in computer, from the simplest addition to the most complex 3rd grade (or greater) root solving uses these operatorīs and their compinations inside the microprocessor.


Your recommendations are completely unhelpful, since C++ *ALREADY* has
similar (better, in fact) token alternatives.  Some people prefer
them; most don't.  Because someone who is familiar with the language
is equally capable of understanding either; and in fact, sometimes the
shorter versions are easier (quicker) to read.

Micah

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