Generally the use of the ampersand in subroutine calling is considered a bad habit even though it will work for most subs. For one thing, a sub called with the ampersand ignores any subroutine prototyping. As far as the parentheses go, I always use them even if there is nothing being passed because it makes for more legible code. Someone else can probably give you a more in-depth explanation of the two.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 12:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: explicit vs implicit syntax Is it really bad practice oneway or another with calling sub? &doMe; &doMe(); doMe; doMe(); Please explain in terms of performance and practice. thanks, -rkl -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
