Re: Use (f)puts instead of (f)printf when possible.

Hi Sam,

> > #define fprint(fp,string) fputs(string,fp)
> > #define print(string) fputs(string,stdout)
> 
> I don't like this for 2 reasons:
> 
> 1. I am opposed to gratuitous deviations from the standard coding
> practices because they raise the barrier to entry for new people.

I understand the "barrier to entry for new people" argument. But in this
case I found it worth it.

> 2. I prefer names that are not substrings of other names for the sake of
> grepping convenience. E.g., I would use `cprint` instead of `fprint' and
> `cputs` instead of `print` ("c" stands for CLISP &c)

You can use the grep option '-w' to search for 'print' only:
  $ grep -w print *.d
  $ grep -w 'print *(' *.d

Bruno


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