Dear Monks, I have been learning perl for quite a while now. I noticed when i get half way through the book i am using to learn perl which is learning perl 6th edition, i stop and start all over again. I think this is because i feel i need to master the basic concept and technique before moving on to more complex topic.

What i find disturbing is, i am not consistent in my learning approach. Some days i put in the required hours of practice while other days I'll rather sleep than be in front of the computer. However i have come to realize that if i continue this way i will not succeed in my quest to master perl.

I begin to wonder if i am the only one in this situation. if i am not, what was your method of putting in the required amount of time and commitment needed to learn perl. How much time do you spend practicing daily. I know there are very great rewards for those who put in the required hours and time needed to learn perl. I want to enjoy the rewards but i have learnt that there is a price to pay which i am finding difficult to pay.

I am also cut up between majoring on CGI or CLI applications. which is best for a learner or intermediate perl programmer?

Fellow monks, please kindly let me into your ways and approach to learning so i can learn from you.

Thanks in advance.

In reply to Is there a better aproach to my learning process by 5plit_func

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