> 5. For me (as a Pascal programmer) they break the standard Pascal coding
> conventions which I, along with most Pascal coders, follow. Java coding
> conventions are similar to Pascal's. I HATE having to handle code written
> by people whose only justification for using these infernal quotes is to
> enable case-sensitive identifiers. Non-C programmers get along admirably
> despite lacking the ability to code hidden traps like two variables named
> first_name and FIRST_NAME.

Java has that as well :-)

> Now, you tell me what's *good* about them.

With regards,

Martijn Tonies
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