static in Perl

[naq2]

I'm just wondering if the concept of a static variable (like in C: the value is private but keeps it value between calls) exist in Perl?
If yes... how to do this? Is it with "local"?

Thanks for you help.

 

[PaulTEG]

Good question but why?

--Paul

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[naq2]

euh... coz it would be helpful to me!

I know I can always use a global variables... but I was just wondering if this functionnality was in PERL.

Thats... WHY!

so...?

 

[PaulTEG]

have a look on google

perl scope

Much better answer than I can give at this time

--Paul



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