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  2. If you aren't using strict, many monks will refuse to even look at the code and try to figure out what the problem is. It is in your best interests to use strict for every Perl program you write (at least until you understand what is going on, and when it is ok not to use strict). Please read Use strict warnings and diagnostics or die.

  3. (Update) If something confuses you, then that is the perfect excuse to LEARN more about it. Read the docs, ask around, but don't just give up.

In reply to Re: Too little biggy problems by The Mad Hatter
in thread Too little biggy problems by ido50

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