Re: Perl tutorial building on Python skills?

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It might require some unlearning or deprogramming. I've had success in the past with someone experienced in another language, and just going through with them in a manner that has them come up with a programming task (or idiom.) in the their strong language; then showing them the Perl idiom. General concepts about dynamic languages in your case sounds like it should not be a barrier. This relies on them being proficient with another language (here Python); and the stronger the better.

Another thing that comes to mind that might be helpful is, Rosetta Code.

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Re^2: Perl tutorial building on Python skills? by LanX (Saint) on Oct 19, 2021 at 19:36 UTC
Thanks, I have some experience in Perl training, but I'm supposed to "crash teach" him via video conferencing. So I was hoping for some overview which helps me understanding which points to address. I wouldn't call me a python expert, tho I'm often surprised what self proclaimed python experts don't know... It would be easier if it was JavaScript, I have that tutorial already ready in my mind... Update Ha! there is plenty of such material for JS I could built on this.... :) Cheers Rolf _{(addicted to the Perl Programming Language :) Wikisyntax for the Monastery}	[reply]
Re^3: Perl tutorial building on Python skills? by roboticus (Chancellor) on Oct 22, 2021 at 14:51 UTC
LanX: It would be easier if it was JavaScript, I have that tutorial already ready in my mind... In the vein of the traditional Mathematician's answer, then, first do a "JavaScript for Python Programmers" bit, and then proceed from there! </s> ...roboticus When your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like your thumb.	[reply]
Re^4: Perl tutorial building on Python skills? by LanX (Saint) on Oct 22, 2021 at 14:59 UTC
> first do a "JavaScript for Python Programmers" bit, you probably missed my update, there is already plenty! :) Cheers Rolf _{(addicted to the Perl Programming Language :) Wikisyntax for the Monastery}	[reply]

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