Re: Opinions on "new SomeObject" vs. "SomeObject->new()"

From: Matija Papec (perl_at_my-header.org)
Date: 10/09/03 

Date: Thu, 09 Oct 2003 22:03:04 +0200

X-Ftn-To: Abigail

Abigail <abigail@abigail.nl> wrote:
><> which should have community consensus? Like perlstyle.pod which could make
><> some guidelines more official?
>
>Please no. *Personal* programming guidelines are ok. But let's not wade
>into the swamps of trying to derive guidelines with community consensus.
>Remember that are hundreds of thousands of Perl programmers, but only a
>few hundred of them are active on Perl forums - but there are dozens of
>those forums.

Ok, a whole community is too wide for such task, but actually I had in mind
smaller group of highly experienced programmers/teachers which can receive
blessings from Larry. Of course, if such guidelines threaten some basic
religious beliefs, they can never be done.

>style guide". If you want a language that comes with a notion on what
>is good style, and what should be avoided, you find it thataway --->
>www.python.org.

There is a difference between enforced standards and guidelines which you
use willingly. Also, freedom is a great thing but first you have to
//understand// implications of your programming decisions. If you're not
sure what you're doing, better grab some guide which will tell you how and
why (otherwise fully enjoy your freedom).
So, how much evil I am, is there some hope for me? :-) 

-- 
Matija

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