Re^2: Relative path in test file

Whever it makes a difference, $FindBin::RealBin is better than $FindBin::Bin. So might as well always use it.

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Re^3: Relative path in test file by Anonymous Monk on Jul 07, 2022 at 20:35 UTC
Whever it makes a difference, $FindBin::RealBin is better than $FindBin::Bin. why?	[reply]
Re^4: Relative path in test file by ikegami (Patriarch) on Jul 11, 2022 at 00:57 UTC
Because $RealBin works in those circumstances, and $Bin doesn't. Worse, $Bin can cause the wrong code to be executed, and this could result if a privilege escalation. Those circumstances being the use of a link to the script.	[reply]