in reply to Help! My variables are jumping off a cliff!

I don't see the problem with adding a simple "use warnings". It is not as if it sends you an invoice every time you use it.

If it pleases you, your comments on what "use strict" should or shouldn't do are hereby noted and filed.

CountZero

A program should be light and agile, its subroutines connected like a string of pearls. The spirit and intent of the program should be retained throughout. There should be neither too little or too much, neither needless loops nor useless variables, neither lack of structure nor overwhelming rigidity." - The Tao of Programming, 4.1 - Geoffrey James

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