Re: [Omaha.pm] /AAA|BBB/

[Scott Miller <scott.l.miller@gmail.com>]

There are more arguments against using switch.  The switch module
is a "source filter" which means that it changes the syntax of perl,
and as a result royally screws up the debugger and can introduce bugs
that are very difficult to find.  Here is a link to one node on Perl Monks that discusses some of the draw backs to 
switch.pm.  Here is a link to an alternative module without those problems.

-Scott

On 2/2/06, Sean Baker <pbaker@omnihotels.com> wrote:

"...I guess this kind of stuff is a strong argument for 'use Switch;'
-grin-"...

Switch is a pain with the debugger and .perldb.   It re-interprets your
code (replacing the Switch statements with if's I guess) and shifts all
of the line numbers so your break points don't work.   It is a good
thought, but if you're in the debugger a lot it is more pain than it is
worth.
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