Re: [newbie] [mp2] when are inline/anonymous subs compiled?

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John ORourke wrote:

> Question is, do anonymous subs assigned to hash values and placed in the
> 'new' method get compiled every time a new object is created or just when
> the module file is initially loaded?

>      #### if using anon subs, define them here:
>      $$code{type1} = sub { do something cool; }
>      $$code{type2} = sub { do something cooler; }
>      $$code{type3} = sub { do something even cooler; }

The answer: it depends on whether you create a closure or not. In the case 
of anon-sub which acts as a closure it'll recompile each time it's 
encountered. Otherwise it'll be compiled once during the module loading. 
It's explained here:
http://perl.apache.org/docs/general/perl_reference/perl_reference.html#Understanding_Closures____the_Easy_Way

You absolutely must not create closures when running mod_perl.:
http://perl.apache.org/docs/general/perl_reference/perl_reference.html#my___Scoped_Variable_in_Nested_Subroutines


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