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in thread Some thoughts around the "is Perl code maintainable" discussion

Well ... when one speaks with tongue firmly planted in cheek, there's always the risk that some observers will see only "bullshit".

Ah, right, you got me there.

one therefore wonders why we perlers bother to mention the TIMTOWTDIness of perl

I guess it's more propaganda than a statement about reality.

"assuming there was only one solution" would you have any choice other than "to limit yourself to it"

Yes, you could use another language.

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Re^5: Some thoughts around the "is Perl code maintainable" discussion
by syphilis (Archbishop) on Aug 10, 2007 at 15:40 UTC
    you could use another language

    And, as we've both already agreed, there's plenty of 'em to choose from. I (now) see what you meant.

    Cheers,
    Rob