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  • Shouldn't you make this code more general by renaming it? Does it add extra test functionality? If not maybe you should rename it to ... Sorry, I don't have any inspiration.

    • I'm not sure I follow you. I chose "kit" based on the definition "a set of materials or parts from which something can be assembled" and this allows you to treat other test module functions as "parts" which you can then reassemble to fit your own testing needs. That seems to fit "kit" very well. I'm adding new features to it now to allow me to rewrite Test::Most [cpan.org] with Test::Kit as the foundation and this further extends the "kit" metaphor. If I'm missing something really obvious, feel free to hit me with

      • You said:

        As a result, I've basically implemented Perl 6 roles for functions.

        If your module is this general, you could rename it to something so it isn't as associated with testing. Like Perl6::Role or Function::Import or something similar. Of course, using Kit is a good idea.

      • "Test::Toolkit" - alliteration FTW!
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