Re: string manipulation question

Interpolate the optional bit via a code reference @{[ ... ]} .

my $str = <<FOO;
a load of constant stuff...
@{["optional bit in the middle " if defined $option]}
loads more stuff
FOO
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Beware that as this example stands, you'll get a newline regardless of whether $option is defined or not, but I'm sure you can figure out how to make it do The Right Thing.

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Re: Re: string manipulation question by Anonymous Monk on May 18, 2001 at 18:58 UTC
for instance do the newlinine in the ref `my $str = <<FOO; a load of constant stuff...@{[ "optional bit in the middle " if defined $option ]}loads more stuff FOO` [download]	[reply] [d/l]