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authorRicardo Signes <rjbs@semiotic.systems>2022-03-06 10:59:51 -0500
committerℕicolas ℝ <nicolas@atoomic.org>2022-03-07 09:59:30 -0700
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perlhack: make language about 79-col lines laxer
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@@ -361,7 +361,11 @@ tabs to spaces will help this migration.
=item *
-Try hard not to exceed 79-columns
+Try not to exceed 79 columns
+
+In general, we target 80 column lines. When sticking to 80 columns would lead
+to torturous code or rework, it's fine to go longer. Try to keep your excess
+past 80 to a minimum.
=item *