Re: [Module::Build] ask() and you will receive

[David W. <da...@ki...>]

On Apr 14, 2006, at 01:07, Randy W. Sims wrote:

> Does the callback get called on every value the user enters? =20
> Regardless of whether it is an open ended query or a multiple =20
> choice selection?

Yes. Gotta make sure that whatever they type in is valid.

> Does it get called on values entered as command line options? or =20
> environment variables?

Let's see=85yes, it gets called on command-line options and environment =20=

variables. Anywhere that the user is putting in the option, you gotta =20=

check it. Only defaults are ignored.

> Using Text::Abbrev to accept short unique abbreviations for =20
> answers, do we validate before or after expansion?

I would do it after, but if there's an error, include the abbreviated =20=

version in the error message.

Best,

David=