[PD] [textfile] vs [text define]

[Christof Ressi]

> are there any concrete advantages? 
What's the advantage of having two different objects for the same job? 
If you like [textfile] for its simple interface, keep using it. I'm just 
saying that it's more or less obsolete.

On 06.02.2021 16:38, João Pais wrote:
> It is surely overall more powerful. But when using it just for 
> read/get whole lines/save, are there any concrete advantages?
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>> [text define] is basically a more powerful and flexible replacement 
>> for [textfile] and [qlist]. I would only use [textfile] if you prefer 
>> the simpler interface or need the [add2( method. Personally, I only 
>> use [text define].
>>
>> Christof
>>
>> On 06.02.2021 14:28, João Pais wrote:
>>> Hi list,
>>>
>>> for simple read/get/save operation, are there are advantages on 
>>> using [text define] instead of [textfile]?
>>>
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> jmmmp
>>>
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