Teresa Raymond wrote: > > This snippet of code works as it is but I was wondering if there was > a way to rewrite it more succinctly. I am also not using my $var="" after a few days of reading the code samples being posted here, i have been wondering how i can help perl beginners with advice on making their code more succinct, handling the 'my' variable issue, etc. i have been toying with the idea of creating a step-by-step tutorial on how i develop a complete application, beginning with analyzing the problem right on through to putting the code into production. i'd use a simple sample app, maybe something like an addressbook. does anyone feel this would be helpful? i'd put in the time only if other beginners thought it would be of use.