in reply to Creating dynamic parent/child relationships

I consider this a not very wise approach. Others already explained why.

Anyway if you are looking for a footgun ... @package::ISA is a global variable, you are free to dynamically mess with it.

Beware of multiple inheritance though.

Cheers Rolf
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