in reply to Re^3: Defined test creates non-empty hash value
in thread Defined test creates non-empty hash value

> no autovivification does pretty much what you

> ... but setting vivifies.

But I have to admit that it wasn't apparent for me at first.

I think description and synopsis could be improved to highlight that the default of no autovivification is a DWIM and not a complete switch off.

I leave it to the native speakers...

Cheers Rolf
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