Re: Using Scalar In Array Name?

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Re^2: Using Scalar In Array Name? by Jim (Curate) on Jan 20, 2014 at 00:48 UTC
And if those standard resources don't provide compelling enough arguments for you, then read Mark Jason Dominus's Why it's stupid to `use a variable as a variable name'.	[reply]
Re^2: Using Scalar In Array Name? by no_slogan (Deacon) on Jan 20, 2014 at 00:50 UTC
True, but you really shouldn't use a variable as a variable name unless you're absolutely sure there isn't a better way. That way lies madness. Go with the hash-of-arrays idea instead. Update: D'oh, scooped by Jim.	[reply]
Re^3: Using Scalar In Array Name? by Jim (Curate) on Jan 20, 2014 at 00:57 UTC
You didn't read How can I use a variable as a variable name?. It makes the case against using symbolic references, not for it.	[reply]
Re^4: Using Scalar In Array Name? by no_slogan (Deacon) on Jan 20, 2014 at 01:06 UTC
I don't think it makes the case strongly enough. I would have linked Dominus's take on this like you did, if I had known where to find it.	[reply]