thomas895++ implies something even more important in Re^3: Argument for Perl ( again and again ):

You should know your tools, their strengths, and at least as important, their weaknesses. This is so natural to me (coming from a family that has a lot of qualified craftsmen) that I completely forgot to write it down explicitly. Only if you know your tools and your own skills and limits, you can make a reasonable choice. If not, things will end as explained in the current sig of roboticus: "When your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like your thumb."

(I'm currently trying to add Lua to my set of tools, but too many problems still look like my thumb when I use Lua.)

Alexander

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Today I will gladly share my knowledge and experience, for there are no sweeter words than "I told you so". ;-)

In reply to Re^2: Argument for Perl ( again and again ) by afoken
in thread Argument for Perl ( again and again ) by heatblazer

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