: Write test cases using modules like Test::More before writing the actual code to verify behavior from the start.
: Always include use strict; and use warnings; to catch common syntax errors and unsafe practices early. Perl Best Practices
: Organize code into logical "paragraphs" separated by whitespace, with a single-line comment explaining the purpose of each chunk. Core Language Guidelines 20 most important Perl Best Practices - PerlMonks : Write test cases using modules like Test::More
: Throw exceptions using croak or die instead of returning special "failure" values like undef . and use warnings
Consistency is more important than any single style choice. Automated tools help enforce these standards: