in reply to Re^2: Improve my Code: Subroutines
in thread Improve my Code: Subroutines

Why do you put both factors in brackets?
I just copied it from the OP. There is no harm to using brackets here, they are just superfluous.

CountZero

A program should be light and agile, its subroutines connected like a string of pearls. The spirit and intent of the program should be retained throughout. There should be neither too little or too much, neither needless loops nor useless variables, neither lack of structure nor overwhelming rigidity." - The Tao of Programming, 4.1 - Geoffrey James

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