: Always include use strict; and use warnings; to catch common syntax errors and unsafe practices early.
: 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 Perl Best Practices
: Use Perl::Tidy to automatically format code, ensuring all team members use the same indentation and bracket styles. : Always include use strict; and use warnings;