PerlSufi:

I don't like the "last if scalar(@{$columns}) == 10" bit. Since the keys could come in with any order, you're basically getting 10 random keys. It'll work, and the values should come in the same order so I'm not worried about that. But how do you know you'll get the 10 keys you want? I'd suggest either whitelisting a set of keys or blacklisting a set rather than using an explicit count.

Otherwise, it looks just fine. Though I'd just go ahead and make an array of columns instead of the array reference, as it would simplify the code a little:

my @columns;
for my $key ( keys @{$AoH_records}[0] ) {
    push @columns, $key;
    last if scalar @columns == 10;
}

$csv->column_names( @columns );

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(Though the array slice that AppleFritter mentions would be shorter still.)

...roboticus

When your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like your thumb.

In reply to Re: get keys from array of hashes by roboticus
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