Appendix C - Best Practices

Errata

Table of Contents

Best Practices - 943

• General Programming - 943
  • Use Meaningful Variable Names - 944
  • Variable Naming Exceptions - 945
  • Use Constants Instead of ‘Magic Numbers’ - 945
  • Reorganize for Easier Maintenance - 946
    • Rework Repetitive Code - 946
    • Break Apart Long Functions - 947
  • Use Consistent Programming Style - 947
• Lua Tips - 948
  • Use Local Variables - 948
  • Minimize Garbage - 949
    • How to Reduce Garbage - 949
    • Reuse Objects - 954
    • Recycle Tables - 955
  • Other Fine-tuning Optimizations - 956
    • Check Expected Conditions First - 956
    • Exploit Shortcut Evaluation - 957
    • Use Tables as a Logic Structure - 957
• The WoW Environment - 959
  • Use What You’re Given - 959
  • Localize with Global Strings - 959
  • Avoid Deprecated Systems - 960
    • Global Widget Handler Arguments - 960
    • SecureStateDriverTemplate - 961
    • bag and slot Attributes on item Type Action Buttons - 961

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