I'm currently busy programming in Perl and an associate of mine with a medical client asked my advice about writing an XML to ASCII-file type translator. He'd even like an estimate from me for me to do it but I said that I was too consumed right now with finishing my own program to take on the responsibility. (Which PAINS me, because having seen the input info and the desired output format, it looks quite manageable.)

My question: I like the atmosphere of the Monastery and I like the paper trail that follows each Monk. How might my friend tap into the talents of someone here to get his "translator" program into production? Or in general, where is a good place to take such requests when looking for a Perl solution? Stated differently: are there sites that you monitor for interesting such projects to work on (and get paid for)?

Thanks.

In reply to Where/how to contract w/ a Perl Monk to write a custom program? by ff

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