I like the zero dependencies part. While poking about, I installed TryCatch and wasn't pleased with the more than 400 files that tagged along. Don't think I want to do that to folks using my module. No way to avoid some build up, but minimizing it is bound to be a good thing (™) I also read EPP 2nd and noticed the reference to use autodie; and the other modules— maybe this is the way to go. At least the Try::Tiny option; I'd just as soon avoid dragging anyone into using a more modern Perl unless I have to!