I think you didn't get a reply because you used the terms 'correct' and 'proper', neither of which has much meaning in Perl culture. :-)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Using vague terms like 'correct' or 'proper' leads to confusion in Perl culture.
- In plain terms
- Words like 'correct' and 'proper' mean little in Perl.
- What can you take from it?
- Prefer precise, context‑specific language.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you decide when a term is too vague?
- What conventions help clarify meaning?
Another view
Some flexibility in terminology can aid creativity.
More from Larry Wall
You can prove anything by mentioning another computer language. :-)
Permalink to quote #87 I'm sure a mathematician would claim that 0 and 1 are both very interesting numbers. :-)
Permalink to quote #89 P.S. Perl's master plan (or what passes for one) is to take over the world like English did. Er, *as* English did...
Permalink to quote #86
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