HOW-TO of the Month Club (end Of MARCH Edition)
(Even though many of you *flamed* me - _I'mmmm baaaack_ :)
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Depending upon the number of flames I may post something REALLY basic next time %)
I know I've complained that HOW-TOs are off topic here before and I don't want to sound like a broken record, but...
On or off topic, I STRONGLY oppose teaching the material of this HOW-TO to beginners. I feel it does far more harm than good. Just some of my problems:
1. You show a means of variable declaration that you say replaces my() when in fact it's equivalent to our().
2. Your use of local() is scary at best. It looks like a step backwards in Perl history to me. local() is pretty misunderstood to begin with and I don't think we, of all people, should be adding to the problem.
3. You are knowingly encouraging beginners to riddle their code with global variables. I think they can come up with enough bad habits without us inventing new ones for them. My feeling is that we should be doing exactly the opposite, helping them to find the good habits.
I've said it before and I'll say it one last time, these messages are off-topic. Aside from that though, I would feel much better if you would consider your audience before posting.
Last complaint about the HOW-TOs, scouts honor. I've said my peace.
James
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