Any Programmers?

[jd_uk]

I know this isn't the best place to ask, but does anyone here know much about the different programming paradigms?

e.g. why would it be wrong to use two arrays (one to store a list of real numbers and one to store the index of the next record in the list) and an integer to count how many records have been used...

AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO using pointers to create a linked list?

I've got this work to do but we havn't actually been taught it and I can't find the answers anywhere.

 

[jd_uk]

bump

 

[jackangel]

in general, think of the operations you need to do with these structures:

adding to the list
deleting from the list
updating a value in the list
sorting the list

and so on...

if you have a good understanding of the structures, then work out in terms of high-level operations (i.e., human language statements describing each step that needs to be done in order to complete a certain task).

see which paradigm requires more work or complexity to maintain correctness.

 

[SoreArms]

I like do while loops

 

[trez]

Although I don't want to steer you away from these forums... for computer questions maybe try:

forums.overclockers.com.au

You do have to register... but they'll solve almost all of your computer problems lots of nerds there.

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

I'l subcribe and answer thos tommorow

 

[Razorguns]

The programming world has changed bro.

Use .NET and use a HashTable, or an Class Object based upon a CollectionBase. WAY easier. Programming that way is a relic of the old days.