Monks,

I would like Perl::Critic to behave differently depending on file type (i.e. file extension). I use emacs' cperl-mode with perlcritic-mode on test files (.t) as well as on perl modules (.pm) and perl scripts (.pl).

For example I don't want to require my test files to be contained in a package, as dictated by Perl::Critic::Policy::Modules::RequireExplicitPackage. This policy allows exceptions for perl scripts as defined by sub is_script in Perl::Critic::Utils, but there is no equivalent for test files.

I can, of course, add #! to the beginning of all test files, but I would rather solve the problem than go around it. I am thinking about a patch that adds sub is_test_script to Perl::Critic::Utils[1] and adds a parameter exempt_test_scripts to the policy.

Any guidance on the narrow path to enlightenment is appreciated.

[1] Yes, even though the source says This module is way too large.

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In reply to Perl::Critic and file types by andreas1234567

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