I like the second one; it explains your intention much better. Ron
> From: Tim Johnson > > Hi, > > I know the rules for naming accessor and setter methods. But what do I do > when the accessor method needs a parameter? I'll try to provide an > example. > > A vendor sells an item called #apple. If I want to get the vendor's price > for that #apple, I use a method such as the following: > > Vendor>>priceOf: aSymbol > > Now, to make the setter method, I have followed this pattern: > > Vendor>>priceOf: aSymbol is: newPrice > > Does this follow traditional patterns? I'll admit I have read the first > half of "Smalltalk with Style" but not the second. Should I instead make > the setter method look like this: > > Vendor>>setPriceOf: aSymbol to: newPrice > > ? > > Thanks, > Tim > > [PS - Thanks to everyone who has been helping me on here lately, I have > been lax in responding. You all bring up some good ideas and tips.] > > _______________________________________________ > Beginners mailing list > Beginners@lists.squeakfoundation.org > http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners _______________________________________________ Beginners mailing list Beginners@lists.squeakfoundation.org http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners