"...We usually answer. “That is up to you to figure out”
Speaking as a person who always wants to improve, I would raise this simple point:
  1. The person who is asking you wants to be a better coder.
  2. You have information that will make him a better coder.
  3. Your irritation level will likely decrease if his code is better.
  4. His frustration level will likely decrease if his code is better
  5. Your workplace needs better coders.
  6. The universe in general needs better code.
  7. You gain nothing by withholding this information and much by passing it on.

Dave
Code On!

In reply to Re: Seven habits of highly careful coders by dthacker
in thread Seven habits of highly careful coders by mandog

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