Re: Tool that detects perl syntax errors

Some errors such as a missing closing quote, or a missing semicolon can mask subsequent errors until the primary error is fixed. That makes it difficult for such a tool to exist. I personally just use perl -c scriptname along with a syntax-highlighting editor.

Dave

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Re^2: Tool that detects perl syntax errors by sauoq (Abbot) on Oct 31, 2005 at 17:26 UTC
That makes it difficult for such a tool to exist. So difficult, in fact, that you might even call it "impossible." ;-) -sauoq "My two cents aren't worth a dime.";	[reply]
Re^3: Tool that detects perl syntax errors by holli (Abbot) on Oct 31, 2005 at 17:43 UTC
Yeah! Give me a tool that corrects syntax errors and I give you a Perl that really DWIMs :) holli, /regexed monk/	[reply] [d/l]