Steve wrote:
> It doesn't make sense to me to put it under Convert::, since
> conversion isn't the focus of its functionality. Math:: makes more
> sense, but calling it Math::Units::Calc implies a nonexistent
> relationship to Math::Units, and I'm not sure where else to put it
> in there. Math::Calc::Units?Suggestions appreciated.
I prefer Math::Calc::Units to Units::Calc. I also prefer Calc::Units to
Units::Calc.
The first question to ask is, what does this thing provide? It provides
a calculator. Hence Calc. What sort of calculator? A units
calculator. Hence Calc::Units. The primary thing it provides is a
calculator, not a unit.
The issue of whether to put it under Math:: or whether to leave it at
its own top level has to do with:
- would/could there be other calculators under Math::Calc?
=> yes, I can envision Math::Calc::Scientific, etc
- would/could there be other calculators NOT under Math::Calc?
=> perhaps, but it seems odd to me. I could conceive that a
hypothetical Calc::Business or Calc::FabricYardage might feel
out of place in Math.
- are deeply nested CPAN module names a good or useful thing?
=> *shrug* People seem to be OK with three-level names.
So, I personally have no firm advice, but perhaps that at least gives
you some ideas.
K.
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