I really, really don't understand how people can write complete crap like that
I mean, when I'm in a hurry or have a deadline or whatever I certainly write less-than-perfect code, and I am fully aware of this. Sometimes it's just a quality vs. quantity question.
... But in this case, I know there was plenty of time ... In fact, I know that doing this the "proper way" actually takes less time and is much easier to maintain (This code interacts with 3rd party supplies. So maintenance is expected!).
I mean ... Just look at the complete quote and backslash screwup! wtf is this shit? How would any human being EVER write ANYTHING like that ?! Is this some attempt at obfuscated code?
*sigh*
The really funny thing is, the previous guy always complained about how bad the code the guys before him wrote was. But in all honesty, there is little difference ...