While not quite what you were asking, you might want to know that HTML::Template (also mentioned in a tutorial entitled HTML::Template Tutorial) does not require a file to contain the template, but can also be called initially with a reference to an array containing the template, which might be easier to manipulate. As well, HTML::Template can be used to generate text other than HTML.

As to __DATA__, I thought it was read-only (unless you start manipulating the source for later)... I could be wrong, however, and hope other monks will speak so we may both learn (and correct any errors I may have made, for which I ask forgiveness beforetimes)....

Update: Brother jeffa responded before I could submit, and in much better style. A very good read, and my hood's off to 'im.....

Update: Yes, Brother jeffa, I have indeed enjoyed the feel of braincells turning to mush upon exposure to the module you mentioned, and thus why I thought I might be incorrect....

In reply to Re: Getting data *INTO* __DATA_ by atcroft
in thread Getting data *INTO* __DATA_ by Zucan

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