From: Klaus-dieter Gundermann <kd.gundermann@...>
Date: 2011-07-25T20:21:53+09:00
Subject: Re: Please give simple example of when to use symbols

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> When do you normally use a symbol instead of a string?
>
My rule of thumb is:
- use a String when handling external data, e.g.
  data read/written to a file/database or
  data displayed to the user ...
- use a Symbol when handling internal data, e.g.
  description of a state, name of a method ...

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