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String comparisons... which is better?

Calab
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Aug 29, 2012, 10:36 PM

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String comparisons... which is better?	Can't Post

When doing a string comparison, which is better?

if ( $mystring eq 'abc' )

...or...

if ( "$mystring" eq 'abc' )

???

Laurent_R
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Aug 30, 2012, 1:45 AM

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Re: [Calab] String comparisons... which is better? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Both versions will work, but I would use the first one, which is simpler and more natural.

BillKSmith
Veteran

Aug 30, 2012, 4:40 AM

Post #3 of 3 (1271 views)

Re: [Calab] String comparisons... which is better? [In reply to]	Can't Post

Read the FAQ: perldoc -q "What's wrong with always quoting"
Good Luck,
Bill

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