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The options are: use smaller font size, enable word-wrap, buy a higher-resolution display (or two), use your IDE to auto-format code according to your preferenc

• jimktrains2 14y ago
  > use smaller font size Makes the code harder to read > enable word-wrap Makes the code harder to read > buy a higher-resolution display Increases cost and I can't take an external on the subway/train. > use your IDE to auto-format code according to your preferences So, make it 80 to 120 chars per line myself > I don't really see anybody using eeeePC for serious coding in 2013. Because the year means sooooo much. Who are you to choose when and how I code.
  • cabirum 14y ago
    > Who are you to choose when and how I code I'm asking the same question when 80 chars limit is enforced on me.
    • jimktrains2 14y ago
      80 to 120 char has other advantages over just screen size. It's easier to read as well. Working on a team is giving and taking of everyone's capabilities. I've had to work on teams that use odd tabbing, but I do it because that's what others use.