Perl Is Dead. Long Live Perl and Raku (2020)
9 months ago
- #Programming
- #Perl
- #Raku
- Perl is not dead; it's misunderstood by some programmers due to its complexity.
- Raku, designed by Larry Wall, improves upon Perl's imperfections while retaining its core values.
- Raku's expressiveness can be intimidating but offers rich rewards for those who learn it.
- Writing code that is understandable to humans is prioritized in Raku.
- Learning resources for Raku include official documentation, books, and community support.
- The Raku community is welcoming, with resources like IRC channels and email lists for support.