This is where I would actually write a little test program myself & measure which one is faster .... loop for 100,000 with a timed loop. Has the "art" of experimentation & testing been lost ?!?
Ross Ferris Stamina Software Visage an Evolution in Software Development >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-u2- >[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Friday, 7 May 2004 11:30 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [U2] Is there a better way? > >Since we are on this subject.... (Famous last words.) > >I was using a double loop to solve this problem before. (Using an until to >stop once I find what I'm looking for.) > >My question is now is about speed? > >What is faster? > >A loop method or using FIND or FINDSTR? > >Do they both loop through an array to find a match? > >Is the only advantage using the FIND or FINDSTR is saving myself >keystrokes? > >I'm just curious about this, it's not really a requirement. > >Thanks for all the info and help!!! > >" I used to be an Optimist until I knocked over the glass. " > >Randy Smith Programmer/Analyst >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://users.adelphia.net/~lee_crystal/ >http://www.sopranoboy.com > >Zaner Bloser >http://www.zaner-bloser.com >------- >u2-users mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://www.u2ug.org/listinfo/u2-users > > >--- >Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.678 / Virus Database: 440 - Release Date: 6/05/2004 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.678 / Virus Database: 440 - Release Date: 6/05/2004 ------- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.u2ug.org/listinfo/u2-users
