Some JASS questions

Okay, i think i know the basics of jass now, and i'm able to create some abilities fully in jass. But i have some questions:

What is the difference between a constant function and a normal one?

I've heard that kattana's handle vars aren't the best thing to use if you want to transfer local variables from a function to another. For example when doing stuff with a timer. My second question is, what should i then use if i want to make for example a slide trigger, which moves a unit a little bit forward each x time?

how i have know... non =)

it's better to use simple arrays than gamecache.
for "slide" algs you would better use vJass (it's more userfriendly than to write anything by yourself) so use structures as data-transfer. it's relative easy... sorry i am a bad explainer ^^

A constant function has the constant prefix, you can't call non-constant functions from inside it and Vex's optimizer can inline them for you. Beyond that they are no different to normal functions.


Too vague. You could use vJass and set up a system to handle sliding of every unit on the map with some structs and global arrays, all using only a single timer. Or you could want it for a single instance and you need to attach stuff. Or you need...
That's right, we don't know exactly what you need.

thanks for the fast replies. Im going to read about vJass soon.

According to PipeDream constant functions compile to the same bytecode, so it shouldn't be faster (unless he saying that in the context of having it optimized).