On Tue, May 18, 2004 at 07:54:21PM +0100, Orton, Yves wrote: > The 'ex::' namespace is intended for experimental modules afaik.
ex:: is for experimental *pragmas* Tim. > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Erik Norgaard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: 18 May 2004 20:52 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Namespace convenions > > > > > > Hi, > > > > I just browsed through the namespace guidelines and the > > concern about avoiding the namspace to clutter up. > > > > So I was wondering if there are some reserved namespace tags > > such as for mime-types: X- for experimental, maybe P- for > > proprietary or private. Of course this would just mean that > > the X- space would clutter up, but the idea is that if you > > use X-modules then you asked for it :-) > > > > As modules mature they could be adopted into the registred > > name- space, dropping the X-. > > > > As it is right now module registration is an all or none. > > With the above new modules could appear and mature, merge > > with others or disappear without getting into the > > regiestrered namespace only to become obsolete or unsupported. > > > > I also ask to avoid unintentional conflicts when brewing my > > own modules, such as File::X-Backup instead of File::Backup. > > > > Just a thought, cheers, Erik > > PS: sorry - i'm new on the list :-) > > > > GnuPG Key: http://www.locolomo.org/home/norgaard/norgaard.gpg.asc > > pub 1024D/B02CC311 2004-04-05 Erik Norgaard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Key fingerprint = 6C11 B9B1 52BD F16D 34AD 9893 D3EC > > E6DB B02C C311 > >
