in reply to Re: Passion for Perl
in thread Passion for Perl

I really wasn't trying to preach to anyone. It wasn't my intention to write a persuasive essay on why to use Perl. I realize it isn't the best choice for every situation, and I didn't mean to convey that. I agree with you that novices should be informed to the strengths and weaknesses of a languages they are starting out on; it will help them make better decisions, which ultimately helps them become better programmers.

My reason for writing was merely because I remembered that quotation the other day and it really kind of hit me why I like Perl so much. And since this is the only forum where I felt I could express that to people who would understand, I did so. Please forgive anything sounding preachy or Perl-zealotrish, it was unintended.

kelan

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Re: Re: Re: Passion for Perl
by sauoq (Abbot) on Sep 17, 2002 at 17:02 UTC
    Please forgive anything sounding preachy or Perl-zealotrish, it was unintended.

    Forgive you for what? I enjoyed your node! Like I said, we are the choir. It would be downright hypocritical of me to pretend I could forgive anyone for being a Perl zealot! I used the word "preaching" only because the whole phrase "preaching to the choir" is idiomatic and means that the crowd you are talking to agrees with you. Besides, as we're in the monastery and all, I thought it fit. :-)

    Please accept my sincerest apologies for sounding critical. If anyone was, I was preaching... that temperance is a virtue.

    -sauoq
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