Re: [MacPerl] Using ' instead of :: as the package separator

["Na'im Tyson" <ntyson@oursquare.com>]

MacPerlers:

> >
> >I was wondering why so many people in the MacPerl world use the single-quote
> >instead of the double-colon as the package separator.  Is it just a needless
> >historical relic from the Perl 4 days, or is there some style 
>guide out there
> >that I don't know about?  David's certainly not the only person who does it.
> >
> >I suppose it fits with the .pl extension on libraries and the require()ing
> >thereof. =)
>
>Needless historic relic from Perl4. StandardFile.pl is depricated in
>favor of Mac::StandardFile, Mac::Files, and Mac::MoreFiles. In this
>instance, the writer knows about StandardFile.pl, but is either unaware
>of Mac::StandardFile, Mac::Files, and Mac::MoreFiles, or is either
>untutored in their use or afraid to delve into it (due to the repeated
>mantra posted at the bottom of all the toolbox modules (don't laugh, this
>DOES frighten some people off!)).
>
>The old syntax still works, mostly for backward compatibility. However,
>he could have easily have used:
>
>my $dir = StandardFile::GetFolder('Select a folder', "::");
>
>Also note you don't need the '&'.
>
--B

	I posed this question to the group quite some time ago.  I am 
NEITHER untutored, NOR afraid to delve into such constructs!!! 
However, due to the fact that I am doing my Master's Research, I have 
no time for steep learning curves.
	Situations such as this remind me of an adage that a 
professor once told me, "Get it to work, then get it to work 
efficiently."  As long as it works, I am satisfied, and I am 
appreciative towards those who answered my question promptly, 
REGARDLESS of the constructs used.



Sincerely,


Na'im


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