As others already wrote: YOU select a project and start implementing it. However if you just want some more exercises, there is this splendid list by planetscape: Re: Real Life Perl Exercises

HTH, Rata

I want to move to or know the path to move to a new level where i can create some applications or start so that i can apply the perl knowledge.

Hi, I am ok doing stuff but will not be able to give a dedicated time. Like i can give 1 hr a day positively and more hours on other days. I am from telecomm backgroung in QA. I will be mostly interested in Automation stuff.

(Assuming QA = quality assurance)

If you are working on QA, part of your job is probably to analyze some logfiles and/or (test-)reports. If so, here are some ideas for you:

• check available reports for some abnormal data and list those reports for deeper investigation
• create some statistics, e.g. on errors
• create some summary reports
• add variety to your test-messages by dynamically exchanging some parameters prior to testing
Of course all depends on your working environment, but probably knowledge on File::find (for traversing through many files) and regular expressions (for evaluating their content) will be handy
HTH, Rata

      Just do it. Start writing that application. Whenever you encounter something you don't know, research it.

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JavaFan gave you advice that can't be repeated enough (especially to me ;) ).

I love the Perl books, tutorials and sites like Perl Monks but there's nothing like throwing yourself in to the middle of the woods with nothing but a pocket knife (in this case maybe perldoc) and figuring out how to get home.

That could even be taking a note pad and write down what you want that application to do — in detail. Break down the steps a user has to take to achieve specific goals (again in detail). You've written the bulk of your application without a single line of Perl.

Good luck!

P.S. One day I'll take my own advice. Hopefully that day is today. ;)