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nice, but

  1. doesn't even try to use the hmap or hgrep you defended for so long
  2. you needed to introduce a completely new function hpairs
  3. still needs a unhpairs to flatten LoA before assigning after chain to a new hash
  4. my hmap could already be used instead of your hpairs (and unhpairs) in this approach ...

Let's count, you're going to introduce 5 new functions where I only need 3 to cover all discussed cases...

You really hate symmetry, don't you?

Cheers Rolf

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Re^17: Is there any difference between prototype % and @ ?
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Feb 24, 2013 at 10:16 UTC

    1. doesn't even try to use the hmap or hgrep you defended so long

      I made no attempt to "defend". There is nothing to "defend".

      I offered an alternative, With reasoning. (I'm not forcing anyone to agree; nor use my ideas.)

    2. you needed to introduce completely new hpairs

      I use (or construct) the right tool for the job.

    3. still needs a unhpairs to flatten LoA before assigning to a new hash after chain

      Nothing new required, map serves the purpose perfectly.

    4. I could already use my hmap in your solution, so no need to create hpairs

      Look as hard as I might; I can't find your definition of hmap?

    5. you really hate symmetry, don't you?

      Nope! I "hate" very little. (And is that less "personal" that my recognising your ability?)

      But I do not seek to artificially impose symmetry where it does not naturally belong.

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      LOL

      > I can't find your definition of hmap?

      Strange ... I always rated you as one of the more adept perlers.

      hmap was left as an exercise

      Cheers Rolf

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        hmap was left as an exercise

        Ah. So you haven't actually posted the hmap definition that you use as a keystone of your argument. Thought so.

        I always rated you as one of the more adept perlers.

        Adept yes. Prescient no,

        With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
        Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
        "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
        In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
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