Re: Inline::PERL
Jonathan Peterson wrote:
> Oh, and I think the thing about readdir returning the first
> entry of an array in scalar context is dumb. That isn't DWIM.
> Returning the number of entries in the directory would be
> about a million times more sensible (especially if it didn't
> count . and .. as entries).
Next you'll be saying that <> in scalar context should return the number of
lines in the file.
Cheers,
Phi "while($file = readdir BLA) { process($file) }" lip
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Re: Inline::PERL
Quoting Marcel Grunauer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]): > On Sunday, June 3, 2001, at 05:56 AM, David H. Adler wrote: > > > On Fri, Jun 01, 2001 at 09:40:49AM +0100, Cross David - dcross wrote: > >> > >> Inline::PERL gives you the power of the PERL programming language from > > > > And what, exactly, is the PERL programming language? > > It is the wicked, twisted spectre of Perl that haunts the minds of > script kiddies. In some cultures it is known as CGI; other cultures > have no name for it. Well-informed people normally run when they > encounter it. > Ah, but you are wrong, most of these tribes *do* have a name for this, they call this powerful incantation PEARL! Sadly, I can still remember all the headhunters looking for people that knew that particular language. As you say, a good indication to run far and fast. Cheers, -- Merijn Broeren | Fact: GPRS does not work if the Mobile Station (your phone, Software Geek| that is) moves faster than 500 km/h. Tip: NEVER drive faster than 450 km/h if you are wapping while driving!
Re: Inline::PERL
* Marcel Grunauer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > On Sunday, June 3, 2001, at 05:56 AM, David H. Adler wrote: > > > On Fri, Jun 01, 2001 at 09:40:49AM +0100, Cross David - dcross wrote: > >> > >> Inline::PERL gives you the power of the PERL programming language from > > > > And what, exactly, is the PERL programming language? > > It is the wicked, twisted spectre of Perl that haunts the minds of > script kiddies. In some cultures it is known as CGI; other cultures > have no name for it. Well-informed people normally run when they > encounter it. > > A saving throw against mental instability applies. > Most of characters are excused these sorts of saving throws as they are too twisted/evil to get freaked by whatever demanding the ST. -- Greg McCarrollhttp://217.34.97.146/~gem/
Re: Inline::PERL
On Sunday, June 3, 2001, at 05:56 AM, David H. Adler wrote: > On Fri, Jun 01, 2001 at 09:40:49AM +0100, Cross David - dcross wrote: >> >> Inline::PERL gives you the power of the PERL programming language from > > And what, exactly, is the PERL programming language? It is the wicked, twisted spectre of Perl that haunts the minds of script kiddies. In some cultures it is known as CGI; other cultures have no name for it. Well-informed people normally run when they encounter it. A saving throw against mental instability applies. Marcel -- $ perl -we time Useless use of time in void context at -e line 1.
Re: Inline::PERL
On Fri, Jun 01, 2001 at 09:40:49AM +0100, Cross David - dcross wrote: > > Inline::PERL gives you the power of the PERL programming language from And what, exactly, is the PERL programming language? dha -- David H. Adler - <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> - http://www.panix.com/~dha/ Sometimes these hairstyles are exaggerated beyond the laws of physics - Unknown narrator speaking about Anime
Re: Inline::PERL
At 09:40 01/06/01 +0100, you wrote: >Another gem from Perlmonks. I'm thinking I should post this one to the >Cookwood board :) It was in the unforgettable episode on 23rd May when bk said: "Yay! You have now totally redeemed yourself in my mind. I'm sorry... I seem to have missed the class on the usage of the different kinds of OR operators." Since then Bk and Dave's relationship has got better and better, with smiley faces common place and good humour generally prevalent. But does Bk harbour underlying resentment? Is he luring Dave into a false sense of security? Has his programming actually improved any? It's better than enders! Oh, and I think the thing about readdir returning the first entry of an array in scalar context is dumb. That isn't DWIM. Returning the number of entries in the directory would be about a million times more sensible (especially if it didn't count . and .. as entries). -- Jonathan Peterson Technical Manager, Unified Ltd, 020 7383 6092 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Inline::PERL
Another gem from Perlmonks. I'm thinking I should post this one to the Cookwood board :) <http://perlmonks.org/index.pl?node_id=84638> >From the POD: =head1 DESCRIPTION Inline::PERL gives you the power of the PERL programming language from within your Perl programs. This gives you instant access to hundreds of pre-coded applications such as bulletin boards, hit counters and shopping carts. PERL is a programming language for writing CGI applications. It's main strength is that it doesn't have any unnecessary warnings or strictures. It is a direct descendent of Perl, a programming language which was used mainly by programmers. However, the original language required too much reading and thinking and so PERL was developed as a language which was more in tune with the requirements of the Internet age. =head1 PERL DOCUMENTATION Unfortunately there is no documentation for PERL (believe me I've looked everywhere). Therefore, the best thing to do is to go straight to comp.lang.perl.misc and ask your questions there. -- The information contained in this communication is confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender and delete the original message or any copy of it from your computer system.
