> > but wait, there's more... what does: > > > > @multi_dim[$a][$b][$c] > > > > give? > > It's representation hiding. I can change my layout from hashes to arrays > without the clients of my code having to know. :) > > Seriously, the above argument might actually hold some merit when changing > a matrix to a sparse matrix class, where it's better implemented as a > hashtable than an array. Users of the matrix wouldn't need to know the > difference. But that's a rather tenous argument at best.
Interesting application. Could a tied array intercept multidimensional calls? E.g. tie @matrix, 'MATRIX::SPARSE', 3; allow the MATRIX::SPARSE object to intercept indicies up to 3 deep? Jonathan Paton __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com
