type of list element in Perl ?
 

Hello,

I wonder if it's possible to know the type of a list element, i.e. is it a scalar or a list reference or a hash reference ?

My initial problem is to implement a data structure for three kinds of "phenomena" - word, optional word and alternative word. I think to use a list containing scalars for words, references to lists for optional words and references to hashes for alternatives.

Thank you in advance.

try "ref( $reference )".

Exactly what I'm looking for (should've thought it with my head...).


THANKS!!!!!!!

Perl is really great...