I'm sure many make the leap because they just want to be doing the latest thing, or bend to the pressure of all the Perl naysayers. Maybe if I were younger or smarter I would try to learn a couple of languages, as many Monks have recommended.

I'm sure every Perlie questions their choice of language occasionally, but that's a good thing. Who knows, they just might find a better tool, but for me Perl is doing it just fine...for now.


—Brad
"The important work of moving the world forward does not wait to be done by perfect men." George Eliot

In reply to Re: [OT] Re: One Monasterian's Prodigal Journey by bradcathey
in thread One Monasterian's Prodigal Journey by bradcathey

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