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in thread How do I call a sub using a variable as its name, objectively

I have done that in the past, but the list, the implementation and the documentation all have to be updated. Using the prefix trick avoids the need to update the list. I admit, a fairly minor point, but it does reduce scope for error.

Optimising for fewest key strokes only makes sense transmitting to Pluto or beyond
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