Perl Weekly
Issue #192 - 2015-03-30 - The YAPC::NA schedule is out!
latest | archive | edited by Neil Bowers
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Hi,
The schedule for YAPC::NA is out and there are tons for good-looking talks!
Talking of talks, today's your last chance to submit something for the German Perl workshop.
Editor #3, Neil
There are also going to be additional training classes at YAPC::NA. See more info below. ~szabgab
Neil Bowers
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