: Use Perl::Tidy to automatically format code, ensuring all team members use the same indentation and bracket styles.

: Maintain all source code, documentation, and configuration files in a system like Git . Code Layout and Style

The primary content for originates from the authoritative book by Damian Conway , which outlines 256 guidelines for writing robust, efficient, and maintainable code . Modern Perl development focuses on using core features correctly to avoid the language's "write-only" reputation. Essential Development Habits

: Write test cases using modules like Test::More before writing the actual code to verify behavior from the start.

: Use descriptive, consistent names (e.g., lowercase with underscores for variables and subroutines) and mark reference variables with a _ref suffix.