Re: Lua Strengths/Weaknesses and usage info

["J. Perkins" <jason@...>]

Steve Dekorte wrote:

> David Jeske wrote:
>
> > ge_collision = function(self,number x,number y,Sprite whoIhit)...
> >
> > ...and now everyone knows exactly what object type "whoIhit" is.
>
>
> You might try using a naming convention when the type isn't clear:
>
> ge_collision = function(self, x, y,whoIhitSprite) 


Or how about:

-- parameters:  x,y  - location of collision, whoIhit - the colliding Sprite
ge_collision = function(self, x, y, whoIhit)

Lots of options for documenting code that don't involve changing the 
language.


Jason
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