Just put in another goto, and then it'll be readable. :-)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wall jokes that adding another goto will make code readable.
- In plain terms
- Adding a goto makes code readable.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of using gotos as a fix for readability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are gotos considered harmful?
- What alternatives improve readability?
Another view
The statement is sarcastic, not a genuine suggestion.
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