Re^4: How to add input history

That very well could be, but if I don't have a module installed, I would expect an error message.

If I, someone who has used Perl since ~2001, doesn't get an error message from a missing package when I'm testing for valid output, how could one expect OP or a new user to know what to expect from code without any knowledge?

Perhaps something in the upstream package should be told to say something. I'm not bitching, I'm just stating a point. There's something missing here :)

-stevieb

ps. I copied and pasted your exact code.

pps. I suppose what I'm saying here is that if you are going to respond to a thread to help someone, either ensure the module you recommend errors out if dependencies aren't found, or put a clause in your post that says "may not work if X, Y, or Z isn't installed". Think about it... if you were a new user, would you immediately think to look up the perldoc info for a module if all you were looking for was code and you didn't see a responsible piece about "read perldoc for X module"?

Comment on Re^4: How to add input history

Replies are listed 'Best First'.
Re^5: How to add input history by Anonymous Monk on Apr 06, 2015 at 23:08 UTC
Yet another case of "No good deed goes unpunished."	[reply]
Re^6: How to add input history by stevieb (Canon) on Apr 06, 2015 at 23:33 UTC
I want to say one last thing here. If I've offended you, I apologize. With that said, go peep some of the other programming forums out there and try to find one like this. You won't. I'm being nice. I like it here, and I hope you'll stay despite the ego hit. The universe knows I (along with many others) have taken several boots to the face. The interesting part is that I didn't put you down; I just stated where there may be a code issue within the code you posted that you didn't even know you used. -stevieb	[reply]
Re^6: How to add input history by stevieb (Canon) on Apr 06, 2015 at 23:25 UTC
Coming from a couple of Anonymous posts, I'll take that as a compliment. Again homie, I'm not trying to put you down. I'm stating facts. I never said your post wasn't good; I'm just saying that it isn't helpful in the long-run, as it gives off erroneous output. Loosen up, or post as an individual before you make 'anonymous' claims like you have here. Sheesh. In my early days on PerlMonks, I got hammered when I posted something people above me knew better of. To this day, they will still hammer me. Important thing is to post as yourself, so when you are called out you are FORCED to learn. (expecting major kicks in 3.2.. -stevieb	[reply]
Re^7: How to add input history by Anonymous Monk on Apr 06, 2015 at 23:42 UTC
Just BTW, not sure if it makes a difference but you're talking to at least two different anons at the moment... one of the drawbacks of posting anonymously :-)	[reply]
Re^8: How to add input history by stevieb (Canon) on Apr 07, 2015 at 06:31 UTC