• 2015.08.12 in #212 How the Perl community embraces diversity
  Sometimes, you hear that someone "is a little rough, but they have their heart at the right place". I often have that feel about the Perl community. We're dysfunctional, opiniated, volatile, of dubious manners at times but, deep down, the kids are all right.
• 2015.09.22 in #218 Taking a spin with Dancer, the lightweight Perl web application framework
  Excellent advocacy!
• 2016.07.27 in #262 Perl tricks for system administrators
  The examples will not be new to any Perl expert, but the fact that Ruth writes for a publication outside the echo chamber is worth the praise and begs for more. (Comments at Reddit Perl and Reddit sysadmin.)
• 2016.09.23 in #270 The must-have features for Perl 6
  Ruth chats with Jeff Goff about Perl 6, in an article aimed at people outside the Perl echo chamber.
• 2016.09.23 in #272 The must-have features for Perl 6
  I interviewed Jeff Goff for Opensource.com recently, about his work with Perl 6
• 2016.10.28 in #275 Trick or treat with funny Perl modules
  Featuring Acme::LookOfDisapproval, Acme::DiceAcme::Crap>, and Acme::Damn. Indeed, strange modules.
• 2016.11.02 in #276 A new directory of open source technology events
  Ruth wrote a short piece about Gabor's list of tech conferences.
• 2017.07.19 in #313 Neo4j in your own software: Very basic Perl hacking
  The third article in a series, this one shows how you can use the Neo4j graph database from Perl.
• 2017.10.11 in #325 Perl turns 30 and its community continues to thrive
  To mark 30 years of Perl, Ruth wrote a brief history of Perl, and an introduction to some of the Perl communities.
• 2018.03.30 in #349 Easy data validation in Perl with Regexp::Common
  On Sawyer's recommendation, I take a look at this module for making consistent regexes for data validation
• 2018.04.20 in #352 A Perl module for better debugging
  Keyword::DEVELOPMENT, a simple, elegant module lets you include Perl code for debugging or development-only environments, but hide it for production.
• 2023.12 in #647 Santa's Helpers' Helpers
  
• 2023.12.14 in #647 A new plugin for host-specific routing
  
• 2023.12.18 in #647 A new way to use DBIx::Class in your Dancer2 apps!
  
• 2024.07.04 in #676 New Standards of Conduct published
  TPRF has created a new Standard of Conduct to help combat bullying, harassment and abuse in our communities.
• 2024.09.09 in #686 Dates and location have been set for TPRC 2025!
  For all Perl and Raku fans, the venue for TPRC 2025 is declared finally.
• 2024.12.03 in #698 Get ready for the 2025 Perl and Raku Conference!
  Time to plan your next Perl and Raku Conference. This post would help you in planning visit much better.
• 2025.01.22 in #705 New Public Matrix Channel #perl:nerdch.at
  Join the Matrix channel now!
• 2025.07.14 in #729 Meet the Board
  
• 2025.12.11 in #751 Teaching Art to Computers the Hard Way
  How many of you were told that "You shouldn't do art" by some teacher? Was Mondrian told the same? Here Ruth breaks the spell using Moo, SVG::Simple, and Imager.
• 2026.02.13 in #760 Join us for TPRC 2026 in Greenville, SC!
  It’s great to see the announcement for The Perl and Raku Conference 2026 (TPRC) taking shape, with registration opening and plans underway for a vibrant community gathering in Greenville, SC this June. The post reinforces the value of bringing Perl and Raku developers together for talks, workshops, and networking. A highlight on the opensource calendar that strengthens the ecosystem and connects contributors across projects.
• 2026.02.23 in #762 Board Proposes Chris Prather (perigrin) for Membership
  The Perl Foundation's board has put forward Chris Prather (perigrin) as a candidate for board membership, highlighting his decades of professional Perl experience and long‑standing community contributions. His vision emphasises strengthening the Foundation's role in uniting Perl and Raku projects, supporting maintainers, and fostering sustainable ecosystem growth.

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