On Thu, Nov 12, 1998 at 08:43:58PM +0200, Leon Breedt wrote:
> this is a religious topic, but i just want to get someone's opinion:
>
> is it better to indent my source using real (\t) tabs, or should i configure
> my editor to expand tabs into spaces? i can't decide which is best :)
if you use tabs then its easy to switch tabs to diff lengths and things look
right..... changing tab length will not help if you use spaces...
>
> and secondly, what tab stop length is recommended? 2/4/8?
i use 8. it does not give you as much room, but its easier to read, and it
makes sure that you do not do to many levels..... eg. you have to redesign
your code which is usually a good idea if you have to many.
