> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://nolongerset.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Throwback Thursday: April 2, 2026 - URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2026-04-02/ - Published: 2026-04-03T03:18:44.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-08T12:48:50.000Z - Description: In today's edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit some of the problems with global constants in VBA and my preferred alternative. - Author: Mike Wolfe - Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59 *With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.* *That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.* --- ## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com [Five Problems Working with Global Constants in VBAWorking with global constants in VBA is unnecessarily difficult, resulting in code that’s harder to read and maintain than it needs to be.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/03/global-constant-problems.jpeg)](https://nolongerset.com/global-constant-problems/) [“Hiding” Global Data in VBAHow to implement Steve McConnell’s sage advice for handling global data, with techniques for both global constants and global variables.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2024/05/Hiding-Global-Data.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/hiding-global-data/) [Better Global Constants in VBA with Dot-Driven DevelopmentMy global constant “C” class--with PredeclaredId = True--is a great alternative to traditionally-declared global Public Const’s.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/03/better-global-constants.jpeg)](https://nolongerset.com/better-global-constants/) ## Developer Humor > linus was the original vibe coder before it was cool. dude just posts an angry email on the mailing list describing what he wants and thousands of engineers worldwide implement it for free. zero tokens consumed, zero API costs, infinite context window (30+ years of kernel… > > — Chayenne Zhao (@GenAI\_is\_real) [March 14, 2026](https://twitter.com/GenAI%5Fis%5Freal/status/2032910191814127708?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw) *Cover image generated by Ideogram*