Re^3: Perl mnemonics

but that's what perldoc's for.

Isn't it easier (or at least just as easy), to look up the ordering than names/spelling?

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.

"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".

In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

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Re^4: Perl mnemonics by TGI (Parson) on Oct 08, 2008 at 16:05 UTC
When I write the code I may have to look everything up in either case. When I read the code, I understand named parameters without needing the docs. I consider that a big improvement. YMMV. Each approach can bring its own subtle bugs. TGI says moo	[reply]
Re^5: Perl mnemonics by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Oct 08, 2008 at 16:19 UTC
When I read the code, I understand named parameters without needing the docs. Great argument for the motion! Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. "Too many [] have been sedated by an oppressive environment of political correctness and risk aversion."	[reply]