Harry Putnam wrote: > Yes, I see now. > > I think I may not have understood the meaning of `global'. I > understood it to mean these variables could theoretically be exported > as in the case of `do "./this_script"; from another script. > > I was under the impression that a `my($var);' at the beginning of`this_script' would > > prevent that... but without testing this, I'm guessing I may have it wrong.
The point here is that the script itelf is too broad a scope for most variables. With a few exceptions, it is best when you can see the entire scope of any variable within a single screen. This takes structure. It is very much worth the effort, for the manageablity gained. Keeping your functions short, focused, and well-named will bear great rewards in handling any large0scale process. How is your work with references going? Have you practiced much in passing arguments by reference? Have you gotten to a good compfort level using them? If you want to do serious programming, you will have to do so. Joseph -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://learn.perl.org/> <http://learn.perl.org/first-response>
