I think you're asking good questions and you know what you're doing because you already found and understand why Catalyst::Model::Factory::PerRequest exists. I do think I answered you pretty well, though. :) If it can be done simply, directly, and in one place, write it in the Controller class. If it is going to be used in several places, use the Model approach.

Part of the what the Model approach buys you is that the instantiation of objects can be done/extended/augmented through config. You can actually do this with Controllers too but I find it less graceful and it will again result in extra code if it's not in exactly one Controller.

If doing it in the Controller feels natural, go for it. It might be the fastest way to get going. Revisit if it starts to feel messy or like it's making extra work.

In reply to Re^3: Trying to understand Catalyst::Model::Adaptor by Your Mother
in thread Trying to understand Catalyst::Model::Adaptor by tospo

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