Case number one is used for Packages and Modules, which require (no pun intended) that they end in (= return) a true value. You will also see this one, or any other true value ending packages in the middle of a file if there are several packages in the same one.

Otherwise, just let it fall off the end when possible, and use exit in all other cases. That is by far the cleanest and most readable (and will continue to be the last statement even if someone by mistake adds code after BOTTOM:).

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In reply to Re: How to end a Perl script by Dog and Pony
in thread How to end a Perl script by belize

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