James Edward Gray II wrote:
> I haven't tested it, but I'm quite sure:
>
> my $p = 'Long::Package::Name';
> $p->constant;
>
> ...works as expected. If memory serves this is even allowed under the
> strict pragma. If not though, you could always localize a block with no
> strict 'refs' where you need it.
$p->foo only works when 'foo' is a subroutine.
btw, i seem to be able to use:
$tmp = "Foo::Bar::Constants";
print ${$tmp."::alice"};
but this fails in 'strict refs'. and though a bit shorter, it's not
pretty either (IMO).
--
dave
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