And Perl program written in "C" style (with substr() and index() everywhere) isn't considered readable

Do you perchance mean "isn't considered readable" by YOU?

Authoritative statements of fact, without citing the source of authority, are like those claims that mobile phones would fry our brain cells.

It is also a really strange claim. I mean, decently formatted C code is perfectly readable.

So, decently formatted Perl code written in the C-style can be equally readable.

It may not be idiomatic; or as concise; or as efficient; but there is no reason it cannot be readable. And if you are unfamiliar with Perl idioms; it is probably far more readable to you than idiomatic Perl.

BTW: I don't disagree that artificially rejecting the use of regex is a silly restriction -- unless it is done for a reason. Perhaps the idea is to encourage the OP to gain an appreciation of the work that the regex engine does on our behalf.

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
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In reply to Re^2: SUBSTR OR REGEX: WHICH WILL YOU FAVOUR? by BrowserUk
in thread SUBSTR OR REGEX: WHICH WILL YOU FAVOUR? by Anonymous Monk

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