my $str = <<'CODEIMPORT'; # this code block would be dynamic
print "Don't run me!\n";
prnt 'Just check me for errors\n":
CODEIMPORT
# eval $str;     # gives a run-time error
eval { $str; };  # compiles (?) - but does not check syntax
# I just want to check for syntax - 
# it will evaluated later and in a new/different context
# (e.g., passed to a different script)