I agree with the politeness recommendation. Heartily so.

I disagree with the general idea behind the request, however. If someone asked "How do I use a variable as a variable name?", I would not shy away from saying "You really don't want to do that." Likewise for questions like "How do I parse multipart/form-data without using a module?" or "How do I access my database without using a module?"

Some solutions are worth the trouble of trying a slightly different approach. Likewise, some problems are difficult enough to do the right way, without having to code with your hands tied behind your back (metaphorically speaking).

You're absolutely correct that modules that need a C compiler are much more difficult to install than Pure Perl modules, and that's a definite drawback.

But it doesn't change my opinion that in certain domains, certain modules are the reasonable choice. I'll just never beat you with Camel 3 if you don't agree.

In reply to Re: Modules or lack thereof by chromatic
in thread Modules or lack thereof by Blue

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