I think the problem is that college professors like heavily object oriented languages like C++, Python, Ruby, etc., because it makes their jobs easier. They just can't handle the freedom which Perl offers, as it makes grading student's code more difficult, with all the different ways Perl can do the job.

I think it's a reflection of the stodginess moving into corporate culture, where nobody wants risk, and they want all employees trained exactly the same. We are losing the lead in technology because of this mindset .... no risk, no gain.

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In reply to Re: Something to meditate on -- the need for a trendy perl? by zentara
in thread Something to meditate on -- the need for a trendy perl? by perl-diddler

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