Yeah I just mentioned it because you said "from the ground up"

Things like encapsulation and polymorphism are well explained.

And a new user should be aware that classes are just packages.

> when to use roles, when to use inheritance, when to use delegation, etc

You could use the dynamic of the monastery to discuss these concepts little by little.

> Python, Ruby, or Java 

Well are there any good Python or Ruby books on the topic?

I'd say orientation towards Java would cause too much conceptual problems.

Cheers Rolf
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In reply to Re^5: RFC: OO Perl using Moo/Moose book by LanX
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