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From: John Torjo (john.lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-08-22 12:36:03


Rob Stewart wrote:

> From: John Torjo <john.lists_at_[hidden]>
>
>>You're right. What comes to mind, is to have an extra parameter:
>>bool add_even_if_name_exists.
>>
>>So, if passing 'false', if "display" already exists, it's not added. If
>>passing 'true', "display" is added even if it exists.
>
>
> I suggest using an enumerated type. When called from user code,
> "true" and "false" convey no information. Enumerators can make
> the call self-documenting.
>
Yup, you're right. Will do so.

Best,
John

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