> but it requires the base class to have prior knowledge of the kinds of "plugin functionality" that will be added to it, so that it knows when to delegate to them.

Hmm, ... in theory it should be possible to combine roles and delegation.

Such that the role plugs in the delegations and apply_roles_to_object is blessing the object into the new singleton class.

Will try it out next week.

Cheers Rolf
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In reply to Re^4: Role::Tiny: When to use apply_roles_to_object? by LanX
in thread Role::Tiny: When to use apply_roles_to_object? by karlgoethebier

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