clpmisc posting guidelines question


Recently ("autoincrement hex numbers" thread) an argument was started between what to use first as a solution to a problem: a Perl built-in or a CPAN module.

Yet, in FAQ 4.45 (as an example, because it was posted recently) a simple solution is provided by using the CPAN module first, then explaining how to do it in "pure" Perl.

Now I am curious... What do we actually use first when giving advice? Do we need to explain "why" we actually prefer a certain piece of advice above another? Is it necessary to "defend" an option, or should we not rather just make another suggestion (not putting it forward as "better")?

Sorry in advance if this was covered before - I have read http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html and http://www.augustmail.com/~tadmc/clpmisc/clpmisc_guidelines.text but I must admit I did not really find the answers to the above questions, but if I'm wrong please correct me.

Thanks

Nico
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