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@@ -14,6 +14,13 @@ This will predeclare all the variables whose names are
in the list, allowing you to use them under "use strict", and
disabling any typo warnings.
+Packages such as the B<AutoLoader> and B<SelfLoader> that delay loading
+of subroutines within packages can create problems with package lexicals
+defined using C<my()>. While the B<vars> pragma cannot duplicate the
+effect of package lexicals (total transparency outside of the package),
+it can act as an acceptable substitute by pre-declaring global symbols,
+ensuring their availability to to the later-loaded routines.
+
See L<perlmod/Pragmatic Modules>.
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