in reply to Array How to/Performance: mass initialization or update using array slice

So close:) 

@array[0..3] = (1000) x 4;

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A little explanation:

Slices (whether array or hash) always start with the '@' sigil. See perldata search for "Slices".

x is the perl repetition operator. See perlop Search for "Multiplicative Operators".

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