To Perl, or not to Perl, that is the kvetching.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about the existential dilemma of using Perl.
- In plain terms
- To Perl or not to Perl, that is the kvetching.
- What can you take from it?
- Choosing a language can be a source of frustration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What factors influence your language choice?
Another view
It's a humorous exaggeration.
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