On Sat, Aug 28, 2004 at 07:12:20AM -0500, Mark Stosberg wrote: > Hello, > > I'm seeking feedback on the best way to rename a CPAN module with an > established user base. I was thinking of a process like this: > > 1. Release the module under the new name. > > 2. Make another release under the old name, leaving the functionality > intact, but with a clear disclaimer near the top:
An alternative approach is to release the old module as a nullary subclass of the new (with a deprecation warning). Whether this is preferred is, I suspect, a case-by-case issue. Mx.
