An Update on my Generic Array From File post
In this post: https://blog.oholics.net/a-generic-array-from-file-function-to-cope-with-inevitable-exceptions/, I documented a method of generating an array of values from a text file.
While I was happy that this method worked, I was not entirely happy with the fact that I still had some hard coded values in the code. However, the way that the function operated meant that if I took my collection of mail suffixes (20+) and added them all to the text file, then the array would be built for each and every user that passed through the dll, not too efficient!
So, I was looking for something a little more elegant. I was happy for the array to simply be defined when the dll was loaded.
Here is my solution:
At the beginning of my AD MA, I declare my dates and logging levels etc, then generate those arrays using the function. These arrays are now static and are good for processing all users without being regenerated.
When I wish to look into the array to validate a valid email suffix for example, I go from this (as in the last post):
To this:
Much cleaner – plus all suffixes can now just reside in a text file.
Note that updates to the text file will only be realised if the dll is reloaded and the array is regenerated. I believe that this is after 5 minutes of inactivity and seems to hold true from testing.