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steve_H wrote:
> David Rasmussen <pinkfloydhomer@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<3CF79AAD.70501@yahoo.com>...
>  
> 
>>The variables are declared when used, and not some centralized place in the
>>beginning. 
>>
> 
> 
> But this is why having variables declared in ONE place is better.
> 
> I always know where to go look to find where the variable was created.
> 
> In C++, I have to go scan the function code up and down to find where it was
> declared.
> 
> How could this be better?

I have already explained the benefits. I am not saying that this is 
always better, and I know it is largely a matter of taste. But I can 
assure you that there are real-life benefits in terms of ease of 
maintenance and readability to doing this. I think it comes down to what 
you're used to.

/David