I still think you are safer with a config file. With a module they can screw up the script so when it fails they will be calling you. with a config file you can program in the error checking.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Kevin Old [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 11:48 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Perl constants with modules > > > Hello all, > > I am writing a script for a client and they have requested an easy way > to configure their script.....without having to enter the script code > itself. > > I'm not to crazy about using a config file like VARIABLE=VALUE, so I > thought that since I am using a module anyway, why not have the values > they might want to ever change in the top of the module. These are > thigns like paths and number values, that are separate from > the command > line parameters that are passed in when the script is run each time. > > First, is this a good idea? > > Second, which sytax (in your opinion) should I use? > > $CDMA::USER = "myusername"; > > or > > use constant USER => "myusername"; > (called like CDMA::USER.....correct?) > > Any help is appreciated. > > Thanks, > Kevin > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- The views and opinions expressed in this email message are the sender's own, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Summit Systems Inc. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
