David M Smith wrote:
>"S-plus has functions called c, q, s, t, C, D, and I. So it's better not to
>use these names for your own objects."
Mike Prager replied:
> For those of us with less-than-perfect memories, the easy-to-remember
> conclusion is, "So it's better never use single-letter names for your
> own objects."
I have have been using Mike's strategy for several years, especially
since there are (at least) two other letters which aren't happily used
for an object: T and F. (Redefining them is a privilege reserved for
politicians.) My solution is to simply take any single letter which I
was tempted to use and double it: TT, etc. As far as I know, there
aren't any S-plus functions which are double letters. If you find an
exception I would appreciate hearing of it.
Rick.
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