Re: little ObjectiveC poll.

[Sheldon Gill]

Lloyd Dupont wrote:
> I haven't really programmed in ObjectiveC since a long time now.
> But I have to work with my boss's source, developed on MacOSX all in 
> ObjectiveC.
>
> Something puzzles me and I wonder if it's normal in "ObjectiveC" (or 
> C)..... (or if I'mjust unlucky ;-)
> His files are very long (most of them over a few 10 of thousands  lines) 
> and some methods are very long too (up to 1 to 2 or 3 thousands line. 1 
> thousands line is common, 3 is rare).
> Now I wonder, is it "common practice" in ObjectiveC, or is it just my boss?

I don't think its common practice in most programming languages.

One of the metrics used for program maintainability is length per function. 
Higher length, less maintainable.

Take a look at the whole refactoring movement and most "good programming 
practice" information out there. You'll see that shorter is generally better 
and preferred.


Regards,
Sheldon