[fpc-pascal] if-then-else expression

[Flávio Etrusco]

On Feb 2, 2016 7:41 PM, "geneb" <geneb at deltasoft.com> wrote:
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> (...)
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> So it's not solving a /problem/ it's lessening an inconvienence(sp!).
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> I would've gone with IIf(). :)
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> g.
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The problem with Iff() is:
1) it either retains normal function behavior and thus has to evaluate both
expressions (i.e. suboptimal performance and allowing side effects);
2) or add inconsistency by using function syntax but different behavior.

Best regards,
Flávio
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