Use name values instead of strings when possible

MAXScript FAQ > How To Make It Faster > Use name values instead of strings when possible

Each use of a string literal requires creating a new string value.

PROBLEM CASE: 

fn test = append "A" "B"
test() --returns "AB"
test() --returns "ABB"

TEST CASE: 

fn test6 v = ()

FOR 100,000 ITERATIONS: 

test6 "A" -- 125 msec.
test6 #a  -- 16 msec.

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