Re: How to get contents from an array inside a hash

[GrandFather]

Where is the sample layout file data?

Why one big blob of code instead of subs that can be tested individually?

Why oh why did you turn off warnings!

[gingera2z]

The sample layout file is at the top of the listing. I'll update and include some sample input data.

I'm currently coding without subroutines because I'm still learning. I know the code could be more elegant, and definitely more efficient, but I can't start by banging my head against the keyboard and praying it works. :)

Warnings is off because that's a shop standard for code that gets pushed to production. I simply hadn't included it when posting.

[karlgoethebier]

"...banging my head against the keyboard and praying..."

Stop praying and head banging; it doesn't help. Start to break it down into smaller pieces instead - at least four subs ;-)

A sketch in a hurry:

1. get_options() # use GetOpt::Long
2. create_hash()
3. update_chars()
4. format_layout()

..or so.

Update: I forgot to update, sorry.

Consider also to put your stuff in a module.

Please see perlmod, perlnewmod and Simple Module Tutorial how to accomplish this.

And it is a good idea to study some sources on cpan.

Regards, Karl