Interesting enough, that module actually passed CPAN testing on most platforms, other than Solaris. I am really curious as what test cases they used, and who decided that those cases were sufficient.

I believe that just means it built okay and passed its own tests. (I.e. make tests worked.) The test cases are decided upon and implemented by the author(s) of the module.

The model generally works well. Except on a case by case basis, it wouldn't make sense for third parties to try to write tests for your module. You specified it and you wrote it so you create the tests. CPAN makes it available. Users test it. You answer the bug reports.

-sauoq
"My two cents aren't worth a dime.";

In reply to Re: A good lesson on Tie (through a negative example) by sauoq
in thread A good lesson on Tie (through a negative example) by pg

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