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From: ell@access.digex.net (Ell)
Subject: Re: Software landmines (loops)
Date: 1998/09/03
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"Robert Martin" <rmartin@oma.com> wrote:

>I have found the enthusiasm for this thread quite interesting; but also a
>bit disquieting.  Structured Programming is one of the foundational elements
>of software engineering.  Knowledge of the benefits and costs of
>single-entry/single-exit functions should be firmly ingrained in all
>software engineers.

Your completely unsubstantiated, fantasy lie that "single entry,
single exit" is a key aspect of structured programming is deplorable,
and stinks to high heaven.

Think "avoid unstructured control flow", and not "avoid single entry,
single exit".

Elliott