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Writing Effective Perl

Explore how to write effective Perl code by mastering modular design, encapsulation, and testable coding practices. Understand the value of following coding standards and leveraging CPAN to build reliable and maintainable software.

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Coding principles

Writing maintainable code means designing maintainable code. Good design comes from good habits:

  • Write testable code: Writing an effective test suite exercises the same design skills as writing effective code. Code is code. Good tests also give us the confidence to modify a program while running it ...