Object Orientation is implemented in a language for two reasons: reduce code clutter and catch programmer errors. In the first sense, Perl's OO works fine. In the second, core Perl lacks compile-time object type checks. Think of this as "strict" for checking argument types and return types, before the program even runs. Java and C++ do this. It is both handy and cumbersome. Forcing it on the programmer leads to large extentions to the language (C++ templates) or else hacks to bypass it (the Java Vector only stores objects of type "Object", meaning any object, which throws away all type information). Rest assured, Perl 6's spec makes it available - optionally.

In reply to Re: Why is it said that Perl does not implement true object orientation? by Anonymous Monk
in thread Why is it said that Perl does not implement true object orientation? by neshura

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