Re^3: Output to a >CSV file

> > Every time you make a sub, backup the file you're working on -01.pl -02.pl -03.pl -04.pl...

> Or use a version control tool like git.

do it even if you're using version control tool like git

each time you start work on a new subroutine start a new file, or even a new directory

as you try things out/make changes ... its amazing what you can learn about yourself when you revisit your attempts days/weeks/months/years later

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Re^4: Output to a >CSV file by haukex (Archbishop) on Jan 30, 2020 at 19:59 UTC
do it even if you're using version control tool like git Sorry, that doesn't make any sense. That's exactly what a VCS is for.	[reply]
Re^5: Output to a >CSV file by Anonymous Monk on Jan 31, 2020 at 09:30 UTC
Sorry, that doesn't make any sense. That's exactly what a VCS is for. Please explain.	[reply]
Re^6: Output to a >CSV file by hippo (Archbishop) on Jan 31, 2020 at 10:07 UTC
Wikipedia explains it well: At the simplest level, developers could simply retain multiple copies of the different versions of the program, and label them appropriately. This simple approach has been used in many large software projects. While this method can work, it is inefficient as many near-identical copies of the program have to be maintained. This requires a lot of self-discipline on the part of developers and often leads to mistakes. Since the code base is the same, it also requires granting read-write-execute permission to a set of developers, and this adds the pressure of someone managing permissions so that the code base is not compromised, which adds more complexity. Consequently, systems to automate some or all of the revision control process have been developed. This ensures that the majority of management of version control steps is hidden behind the scenes.	[reply]
Re^4: Output to a >CSV file by AnomalousMonk (Archbishop) on Jan 31, 2020 at 19:07 UTC
do it even if you're using version control tool like git Also known as "keeping a dog and barking yourself." Give a man a fish: `<%-{-{-{-<`	[reply] [d/l]
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