I think
jeffa addressed some issues. If you have a system,
you can test most Perl scripts rather effectively.
Now while I think the power of a good Mascarpone can beat
most Javascripts and even Velveeta can meet a Word Macro; It
takes a high quality Stilton to even come close to Perl.
Though Stilton isn't as versatile as Perl. It's more like
a Cheddar that can be placed in many settings and has enough
variations. From the mild chedder to be put on a simple grilled
cheese sanwich, to the state dinner with a sharp cheese sauce
on the side. THWACK!
Sorry for the violence, but I couldn't let him continue typing