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DATA is - as some of you already know - the filehandle of the currently executed sourcecode, just pointing behind the last code-line after compilation. (see SelfLoader and perldata for details)

Question : Is there a way to get this filehandle without specifying a __DATA__ or __END__ section, i.e. without reopening $0 and always pointing behind the last codeline after compilation (even if there is already a __DATA__ section defined).

Otherwise if I have defined DATA filehandles in various packages, can I check which file (if existent) is associated with it?

Or if there is no pure Perl way to do it, is it possible to inspect this info with help of the B backend or other magic?

For motivation see Re^2: Why shows B::Deparse __END__ as __DATA__? (BUG #1) following.

Cheers Rolf

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In reply to Filehandle of the current sourcecode, pointing after last code line? by LanX

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