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Issue #747 - 2025-11-17 - The Jumbo edition
latest | archive | edited by Gabor Szabo
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Hi there! This isn't actually new, the HeroDevs Sustainability Fund was announced in June, but apparently we have not covered it yet. If you are a maintainer of an (old) Perl module, you might be able to get some funds to help you invest more time maintaining your code. Let us know if you managed to do it so others can learn from you!
There aren't too many active Perl Monger groups and there are very few Perl-related events these days. There is the London Perl & Raku Workshop 2025 in less than 2 weeks and the Perl Code-reading and testing online event 2 weeks from now just to name two.
During the previous event I organized I realized there are companies out there that might be able to use my help in dealing with their Perl code-base. Some might want to maintain their applications in Perl, some might want to rewrite it. So I updated my site to describe what I can offer to these companies.
Enjoy your week! Gabor Szabo |
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by Mohammad Sajid Anwar (MANWAR) For all DevOps enthusiasts, here is a quick introduction to Grafana and Prometheus. | 
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by Rob Lauer This is the last in a 3 part series on Scriptlets. In this final part, we talk about restraint - the discipline that keeps a clever trick from turning into a maintenance hazard. |
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This is the last of the interviews recorded during the Perl Toolchain Summit 2025 in Leipzig, this time with the CPAN Security Group. We talked about how the group was formed, the security landscape for Perl and CPAN, and how volunteers are always needed. |
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by Dave Cross (DAVECROSS) And here I am thinking that a VPS is already in the cloud. I guess these are different types of clouds. | 
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The Weekly Challenge
The Weekly Challenge by Mohammad Sajid Anwar will help you step out of your comfort-zone. You can even win prize money of $50 by participating in the weekly challenge. We pick one champion at the end of the month from among all of the contributors during the month, thanks to the sponsor Lance Wicks.
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by Mohammad Sajid Anwar (MANWAR) Welcome to a new week with a couple of fun tasks "String Alike" and "Convert Time". If you are new to the weekly challenge then why not join us and have fun every week. For more information, please read the FAQ. |
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by Mohammad Sajid Anwar (MANWAR) Enjoy a quick recap of last week's contributions by Team PWC dealing with the "Format Date" and "Format Phone Number" tasks in Perl and Raku. You will find plenty of solutions to keep you busy. |
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by Ali Moradi The phone number formatter shows some advanced Perl thinking - that regex chain is the kind of solution you'd see from someone who really understands Perl's text processing power. The date formatter's month calculation is similarly clever in its efficiency. |
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by Arne Sommer This is a well-written, instructive, and idiomatic Raku article. It successfully demonstrates a core tenet of Raku: providing multiple, elegant pathways to solve a problem, moving from a straightforward but verbose approach to a concise and powerful one. |
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by Jorg Sommrey This is expert-level Perl code that showcases deep understanding of Perl's advanced features. The solutions are elegant but assume a high level of Perl expertise from the reader. |
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by Luca Ferrari This is a masterclass in multi-language implementation that showcases deep expertise across multiple programming ecosystems. Luca demonstrates exceptional ability to translate solutions across different languages while respecting each language's idioms. |
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by W Luis Mochan This is an excellent technical blog post from W. Luis Mochán that demonstrates deep Perl expertise with a focus on both concise one-liners and robust production code. The post shows a clear progression from quick solutions to fully-featured implementations. |
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by Matthias Muth This is a masterclass in defensive programming and solution evolution. Matthias demonstrates remarkable attention to edge cases, error handling, and practical software engineering principles. |
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by Packy Anderson (PACKY) Packy delivers a high-quality, educational post that shows deep understanding of multiple programming paradigms and language-specific idioms. The solutions are robust, well-tested, and pedagogically valuable. |
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by Peter Campbell Smith This is a practical, no-nonsense Perl implementation that focuses on getting the job done with clean, readable code. Peter demonstrates solid Perl skills with a straightforward approach. |
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by Robbie Hatley Robbie delivers production-quality Perl code with exceptional documentation and professional coding standards. His solutions prioritize clarity, maintainability, and robustness. |
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by Roger Bell West (FIREDRAKE) This post stands out for its honest assessment of language limitations and creative problem-solving approaches across diverse programming environments. |
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by Simon Green This post shows methodical, educational coding with a focus on clear explanations and consistent logic between languages. Simon prioritises readability and teaching value. |
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