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<p>for the author to explain the value and likely the reader shall look for an explanation.<br/>
* <b>Coalesces information</b>. The declarations of "magic number" variables can be placed together, usually at the top of a function or file, facilitating their review and change.<br/>
* <b>Detects <a href="page.php?w=typo">typo</a>s</b>. Using a variable (instead of a literal) takes advantage of a compiler's checking. Accidentally typing "62" instead of "52" would go undetected, whereas typing "<code>dekSize</code>" instead of "<code>deckSize</code>"</p><p>
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