perl - Is there a relationship between the -e file test and exists function? -


reading docs -e file test says:

-e file exists

is there something, i'm missing relationship between -e , exists function ?

the word "exists" there doesn't refer exists() function; it's using word ordinary english meaning. -e operator , exists function unrelated.

-e filename tests whether named file exists in file system.

the exists function tests whether specified hash or array element exists (even if corresponding value undef).

apparently, thissuitisblacknot points out in comment, online documentation has automatically created links words, including exists. similarly, description of -l operator:

-l file symbolic link (false if symlinks aren't supported file system).

has html links link, if, , system, none of directly relevant.

given web pages perl documents have links this, might nice if pod had syntax particular word should not linked -- i'm not convinced it's worth effort. links easy enough ignore once realize what's going on.


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