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Re: Simple array question

by davido (Cardinal)
on Dec 22, 2003 at 17:21 UTC ( [id://316421]=note: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help??


in reply to Simple array question

Evaluating an array in scalar context will tell you how many elements the array contains. length is not the right tool for the job. 

my @array = (["customer", "20528"], ["priority", "3"]);
print scalar @array;

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It's an easy (and common) mistake to make.


Dave

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