Re^3: Why is perl so frequently used for automation?

Replies are listed 'Best First'.
Re^4: Why is perl so frequently used for automation? by choroba (Cardinal) on Apr 16, 2012 at 17:13 UTC
Some people believe in tiobe...	[reply]
Re^5: Why is perl so frequently used for automation? by chromatic (Archbishop) on Apr 16, 2012 at 17:32 UTC
Some people believe in phrenology too, but anyone who brings measurable statistics into a discussion owes the truth the courtesy of finding verifiable (or at least falsifiable) figures.	[reply]
Re^6: Why is perl so frequently used for automation? by Your Mother (Archbishop) on Apr 16, 2012 at 17:44 UTC
Sounds like you're unwilling to submit your cranium to scrutiny! I wonder just what you're afraid of!! Also, forgot these: !!?!	[reply]
Re^6: Why is perl so frequently used for automation? by marto (Cardinal) on Apr 16, 2012 at 21:40 UTC
Obligatory Simpsons quote - Mr. Burns: Of course you'd say that...you have the brainpan of a stagecoach tilter!	[reply]
Re^6: Why is perl so frequently used for automation? by halfcountplus (Hermit) on Apr 16, 2012 at 17:44 UTC
I assume choroba meant this specifically: http://www.tiobe.com/index.php/paperinfo/tpci/Perl.html. Which may or may not be of interest, but does appear to be based on "verifiable (or at least falsifiable) figures" (and I don't see why TIOBE would falsify them).	[reply]
Re^7: Why is perl so frequently used for automation? by chromatic (Archbishop) on Apr 16, 2012 at 18:37 UTC
Re^8: Why is perl so frequently used for automation? by halfcountplus (Hermit) on Apr 16, 2012 at 20:32 UTC
Re^7: Why is perl so frequently used for automation? by eyepopslikeamosquito (Archbishop) on Apr 16, 2012 at 22:27 UTC