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File::Recurse seems to be very similar to File::Find which is part of the standard distribution. What advantages do you get from using File::Recurse?


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(jcwren) RE: Re: Using directory handles in recursive functions
by jcwren (Prior) on Jun 21, 2000 at 17:16 UTC
    Most likely it's because I found File::Recurse first...

    The real answer is File::Recurse allows one to set the maximum depth, and has the ability to pass a parameter with that permits easy 'statefulness'. If you were building a directory of files, and wanted to assign a unique identifier to each and every entry, then File::Recurse would be the tool.

    For your purposes, File::Find would work fine, and might be more appropriate. Since I cut'n'paste a good bit, and File::Recurse is installed, I just tend to gravitate for it.

    But being a good Perl monk, you'll explore the documentation for both, make an informed judgement, and use the best tool. Right?

    --Chris
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