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From:
schwern
Date:
February 13, 2003 03:07
Subject:
Re: [PATCH] making Exporter simpler to use
Message ID:
20030213024928.D13141@ttul.org
On Thu, Feb 13, 2003 at 10:12:36AM +0000, Tim Bunce wrote:
> > I've started cleaning up the builtin modules and I've written test scripts to 
> > check that the same symbols are exported before and after clean up. Should I 
> > continue? Would the changes be accepted?
> 
> The current code isn't broken. It might not meet your aesthetic values, but
> it's not broken.

I don't believe Fergal is claiming Exporter is broken, he is offering an
improvement.  Not every patch need be a bug fix, we're still allowed to
add interesting new features to Perl 5.


> Of course I've no problem with Exporter::Easy being on CPAN to be
> used by those who share your values.

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