Mastering Variable Names with Perl’s Data::Dumper

Debugging in Perl can often involve delving into complex data structures, making readability of the output a crucial factor. The default behavior of Data::Dumper to generate generic variable names like $VAR1, $VAR2, etc., can be unhelpful for more intricate debugging or when aiming to produce easily reusable code snippets. This blog explores several approaches to customize Data::Dumper output, each illustrated with unique code examples to demonstrate their practical applications.

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