I firmly believe in the use of modules. I think that CPAN
and the free and easy availability of Perl modules is one
of the key features that sets Perl apart from just about
any other language out there. I also think that CPAN is
the only large-scale successful example of code reuse out
there. CPAN has made the dream of software enginering code
reuse a reality. If I can find a module that will do what
I need, I will almost always use it. Perl modules also tend to
be very clean (bug-free), mainly because of the large
amount of "free testing" that they get. I see no
reason to re-invent the wheel unless I have a good reason.
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