Re: checking if file is empty or not

hmm, this works but is probably inefficient.

open FILE, "Filename" || die;
@file = <FILE>;
close FILE;
$file = join( "", @file);
if ( $file ne "" )
{
    #there's something there!
}
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Just thought I'd pose another solution

--=Lolindrath=--

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Re: (Buzzcutbuddha: Don't Reinvent The Wheel!): Re: checking if file is empty or not by buzzcutbuddha (Chaplain) on Aug 07, 2000 at 18:57 UTC
There are file operators out there that will test the size and/or if it's an empty file already created, and there is no need to create a new way to do it. It's good to know that you are thinking, and I am happy that you are willing to participate, but there is a reason why laziness is a virtue. :) Cheers!	[reply]