>From Data Munging with Perl web site, http://www.manning.com/cross/
"Your desktop dictionary may not include it, but 'munging' is a common term in the programmer’s world. Many computing tasks require taking data from one computer system, manipulating it in some way, and passing it to another. Munging can mean manipulating raw data to achieve a final form. It can mean parsing or filtering data, or the many steps required for data recognition. Or it can be something as simple as converting hours worked plus pay rates into a salary cheque. " -Joe --- James Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All > > Scuse my ignorance (and illiteracy) but what is munging? It seems > to > crop-up occasionally and I have absolutely no clue... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
