Learn more Perl if you want to know more Perl. You can't know everything yet. Peruse the perlfaqs for features or tricks you've never used, and study those to see if you could be using them. Learn to use pack and unpack like a pro.

On the other hand, you should learn other languages. Being well-rounded never hurt, and the knowledge and insight you gain from studying other languages can aid your Perl as well. Pick a language that you've always thought sounded pretty cool and go try it out (that's how I started with Perl in the first place). Try doing the things you can do easily in Perl. Try doing the things that are harder in Perl. Try getting into the mindset of that language so you can see problems from different points of view. The more tools you know how to use well, the easier it is to find one of them can solve a certain problem particularly well.

Plus, it always looks good on a resume. ;)

kelan

Perl6 Grammar Student

In reply to Re: Future Programming Direction by kelan
in thread Future Programming Direction by artist

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