Re^2: Unicode::UTF8 and perl Unicode compatibility

This wouldn't happen. Once octets/bytes are decoded into characters, they're characters (codepoints)

So, you think, once it decoded to characters, it will work perfectly without breaking anything?

What about utf8::valid(). Will it pass? Will it affect anything?

What if I try encoding back to bytes with Encode::encode("UTF-8" .. ?

I would stick with 5.18.x

No, I specified in OP that I need compatibility with any version starting from perl5.8.8.

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Re^3: Unicode::UTF8 and perl Unicode compatibility by Anonymous Monk on Sep 01, 2013 at 09:05 UTC
:) So, you think, once it decoded to characters, it will work perfectly without breaking anything? Yes, in so much as once Unicode::UTF8 does its thing its done, your perl takes over (with all that entails) What about utf8::valid(). Will it pass? Will it affect anything? I think it will "pass" and will not "affect anything", but I don't see how it matters -- by using Unicode::UTF8 you're saying the hell with Encode.pm / utf8.pm , i'll let Unicode::UTF8 take care of everything , so there should be no reason to consult utf8 or Encode What if I try encoding back to bytes with Encode::encode("UTF-8" .. ? That ought to work fine as well (call me optimistic) No, I specified in OP that I need compatibility with any version starting from perl5.8.8. Yes, I've read this, I understand, and its why I didn't make jokes :) food for thought: Re: Why upgrade perl?, Re: perldeltas - every perl*delta in one file (pod.lst)	[reply]
Re^4: Unicode::UTF8 and perl Unicode compatibility by vsespb (Chaplain) on Sep 01, 2013 at 14:58 UTC
Ok, thanks.	[reply]