Re^2: Cwd's abs_path not working with filetests?

Thx for the fast reply. If I got this right, it means to filetest a random path/file it's necessary to:

1. extract the path and chdir into the specified directory

2. perform the filetest

3. chdir back to the cwd

I do not want to lean too far out of the window, but isn't this kinda defeating a purpose of abs_path()?

Cheers, LeJosh

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Re^3: Cwd's abs_path not working with filetests? by Eliya (Vicar) on Nov 26, 2013 at 11:28 UTC
but isn't this kinda defeating a purpose of abs_path()? I think you've misunderstood the purpose of `abs_path()`. It resolves any symlinks along the given path and returns the canonicalized "absolute" path with all symlinks removed (see also `"man realpath"`). If you give it a relative path, it assumes it's relative to the CWD (as usual), not to whatever `readdir()` is currently processing...	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^4: Cwd's abs_path not working with filetests? by Anonymous Monk on Nov 26, 2013 at 12:17 UTC
Yeah, you're right. I thought abs_path is an easy way out for arbitrary filetesting. Well, I was wrong.	[reply]
Re^3: Cwd's abs_path not working with filetests? by Anonymous Monk on Nov 26, 2013 at 12:12 UTC
I do not want to lean too far out of the window, but isn't this kinda defeating a purpose of abs_path()? Do you know what readdir does? The mistake you're making is explained in readdir documentation, so read `perldoc readdir` or simply use Path::Tiny and be done with it	[reply]