Typically when i code a function, i often times need a 'temporary variable', to preform a few operations on, or simple for the sake of neatness and stuff. Looking at perlvar, one might assume that $_ would be a perfect variable to use for this. The problem then comes in is that $_ is global, and if your function modifies it, that could cause a very, very nasty bug, espcially combined with things like map{} and for{}. So what is your wisdom on temporary variables, and $_ in specific.

(I realize i could just do local($_); but i might as well just do my$foo then)

And while i'm meditating on semi-random things, does anyone else feel the need for another special var that would contain eithr the value, or a ref to, the last variable you used? Think of the fun you could have with it..

In reply to Using $_ as a temp var, especially in functions by BUU

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