I'm not a beginner, but that sounds like a great way to start up a discussion about efficient program development. Go for it! At 02:02 07.06.2001 -0400, you wrote: >Teresa Raymond wrote: > > > > This snippet of code works as it is but I was wondering if there was > > a way to rewrite it more succinctly. I am also not using my $var="" > >after a few days of reading the code samples being posted here, i have >been wondering how i can help perl beginners with advice on making their >code more succinct, handling the 'my' variable issue, etc. > >i have been toying with the idea of creating a step-by-step tutorial on >how i develop a complete application, beginning with analyzing the >problem right on through to putting the code into production. i'd use a >simple sample app, maybe something like an addressbook. > >does anyone feel this would be helpful? i'd put in the time only if >other beginners thought it would be of use. Aaron Craig Programming iSoftitler.com