Since there is a subroutine call there is some overhead in making the change. However, the subroutine itself only changes some bits in $^H, so it's not a difficult call. If you can wrap the no strict 'refs' around a larger lexical scope you may benefit (such as around a loop). Perhaps you can make sure you don't use anything but hard refs except for that part, and keep it strict 'refs' on until you finally ship it the script. It'll probably be strict happy, but there is some risk involved. I wouldn't worry much though.

-nuffin
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In reply to Re: strict refs on / off process time by nothingmuch
in thread strict refs on / off process time by shemp

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