[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by drekes sorry for reviving a 4 year old thread, but what is the best to use? cause i don't understand it.

They both function exactly the same if and when they are called; the only difference is when you compile the plugin. A stock function is only compiled into the binary (.amxx) file if it is called at least one time in your code. If it is not called at all, the compiler does not include that function in the compiled plugin.

As BAILOPAN said, stocks are ideal for include files since they contain numerous functions, some of which may never be used by the plugin that 'included' it. This will prevent the compiled plugin from containing code that is never used\executed at all.

[drekes]

so stock ... is better if you are not sure you will use it?

[Dr.G]

Yes =)

[Arkshine]

Saying "better" means you have not understood what said Bugsy/Antibots.

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by drekes so stock ... is better if you are not sure you will use it?

There isn't necessarily a better. You shouldn't use stocks at all in a normal plugin since when you are not using a particular function you should just remove it from your code.

[joaquimandrade]

Originally Posted by Bugsy There isn't necessarily a better. You shouldn't use stocks at all in a normal plugin since when you are not using a particular function you should just remove it from your code.

But in another point of view (I just tought about this now) if you use "stock" in a normal plugin you don't lose almost nothing (some milliseconds in compiling maybe) and gain the (questionable but anyway) benefit of marking your functions as reusable. Like, a label.

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by joaquimandrade But in another point of view (I just tought about this now) if you use "stock" in a normal plugin you don't lose almost nothing (some milliseconds in compiling maybe) and gain the (questionable but anyway) benefit of marking your functions as reusable. Like, a label.

Of course there are situations where stocks can be used depending on the scripters preference. I was just trying to get him to understand what a stock is.

[joaquimandrade]

Originally Posted by Bugsy Of course there are situations where stocks can be used depending on the scripters preference. I was just trying to get him to understand what a stock is.

Yes sure, I just took this chance to spread this thought I had . And it makes sense for me. If anyone agree or disagree with me, please tell me

[drekes]

i am still a bit confused about this

[Bugsy]

Originally Posted by drekes i am still a bit confused about this

Try reading the Pawn Language Guide. Search for 'stock' in the pdf.