Format text data records for processing in Livecode

[Peter Bogdanoff]

I must say that once I started using arrays for data storage and access, I never looked back. Compact, fast, malleable.

Many years ago I thought I would take a continuing education C programming class at a university. Knowing only HyperTalk, I muddled along until mid-semester when the curriculum now turned to arrays. I withdrew from the class; I wasn’t ready.

Now, with more water under the bridge, I embrace the array.

Peter Bogdanoff
ArtsInteractive

> On Mar 1, 2019, at 2:44 AM, Kaveh Bazargan via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 1 Mar 2019 at 03:44, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode <
> use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
> 
>> Kaveh Bazargan wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> If it's working and you're happy keep doing it.
>> 
>> At some point you may find arrays very powerful. This circumstance seems
>> a natural fit for them, as they keep data separated -- even binary data
>> -- while remaining blindingly fast to get at the piece you want whenever
>> you want it.
>> 
>> 
> You are right Richard. It is a testament to LiveCode that I can do
> sophisticated stuff (by my standards) and not use arrays, but you have now
> rightly pushed me to get into arrays, especially the speed gain that is
> important for me. Thanks for all the good advice you give on this list. :-)
> 
> 
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