[Coco] a couple of programming questions

[Robert Gault]

Wayne Campbell wrote:
> 1. I am dealing with code that is only executed once in the program. It is initialization of variables, initial display, and initial data. Which of the following is better, in terms of overall execution speed of the program?
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Any program using subroutines is slower than the same program not using 
them. Of course, it will also be larger. You will need to decide whether 
the larger size is more important than a slightly slower speed in the 
smaller program or if the change in speed is even noticeable.

> 2. I am dealing with string literals of varying lengths. Some of them use the same word or words. Example:
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This is really the same type of question. Which version uses the least 
memory and how important is that? Which version is faster and is the 
difference noticeable? Is the added complexity of concatenation of small 
strings worth the effort verses any potential decrease in program size?