This is a recognized way of initializing a class, you can call them different things, but if they are the same thing why give them different names? The this keyword tells you exactly what is going on. I don't think its bad code.
Just my opinion. Jim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steven Sacks | BLITZ Sent: 07 November 2006 20:05 To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Freelancer Class > I don't know if it's a remnant. > > You may be doing property initialization and need to nail down scope: > > class Student { > > private var name:String > > function Student( name:String ) { > this.name = name; > } > } That's just bad coding. Don't use class variable names as argument names. It's not like you don't have a choice about it. ;) _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
