On 7/10/25 14:25, Seymour J Metz wrote:
That still doesn't say that it requires an EQU, just that there is a use case
for which AHI with an equated symbol is appropriate. The argument about being
able to test the cc before an EX or EXRL is more compelling.
...My manager once urged that:
o We EQU all self-defining terms for doc and XREF.
o we use, e.g., SLA 3 to optimize multiplication by 8.
He was perplexed when I asked what name and comment
to code in:
???????? EQU 3 ????????
I once saw in IBM (PL/X generated) assembler code:
FIFTYSIX EQU 56
--
gil
