in reply to How to get contents from an array inside a hash

Where is the sample layout file data?

Why one big blob of code instead of subs that can be tested individually?

Why oh why did you turn off warnings!

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Re^2: How to get contents from an array inside a hash
by gingera2z (Initiate) on Dec 05, 2014 at 21:18 UTC

    The sample layout file is at the top of the listing. I'll update and include some sample input data.

    I'm currently coding without subroutines because I'm still learning. I know the code could be more elegant, and definitely more efficient, but I can't start by banging my head against the keyboard and praying it works. :)

    Warnings is off because that's a shop standard for code that gets pushed to production. I simply hadn't included it when posting.

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      "...banging my head against the keyboard and praying..."

      Stop praying and head banging; it doesn't help. Start to break it down into smaller pieces instead - at least four subs ;-)

      A sketch in a hurry:

      1. get_options() # use GetOpt::Long
      2. create_hash()
      3. update_chars()
      4. format_layout()

      ..or so.

      Update: I forgot to update, sorry.

      Consider also to put your stuff in a module.

      Please see perlmod, perlnewmod and Simple Module Tutorial how to accomplish this.

      And it is a good idea to study some sources on cpan.

      Regards, Karl

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