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Subject: Re: Fabian seldom writes code, much less test it.
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In comp.os.linux.advocacy Jeff-Relf.Me wrote:
> You ( Fabian ) replied ( to me ):
> > > [ FizBuz's ] I/O is thee only limiting factor, not "x%3".
> > 
> > The I/O can easily be separated from the decision process
> > by using some sort of index (either an array or bit fields).
> > Then, _my_ DIVISION-LESS algorithm will surpass all others.
> > But the problem is exceedingly trivial.
> > It is a sign of stupidity to dwell on it.
> 
> Forget this "DIVISION-LESS algorithm" bullshit, the answer is just:
> 
>   int x = 0, F, B ;
>   while ( x++ < 100 ) printf("\n"), F = !(x%3), B = !(x%5), printf(
>     F && B ? "FizBuz" : F ? "Fiz" : B ? "Buz" : "%d", x );
> 
> 3 lines, 4 states, done.
> 


Because nothing says "readable" and "maintainable" like a bunch of nested
ternary operations....  Try it with four values, where your state count 
goes to 16.  See how "readable" that is with your approach.