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Perl still relevant in 2023/24?
(lemmy.ml)
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For me, Python replaced Perl 15 years ago. I know Perl is a great language, but it's too "write-only." Python replaced both BASIC and Perl at the same time, even with the problems of migration from v2 to v3. Python can also do scripts to replace Bash and PowerShell. I don't see myself learning Perl now, it would be a waste of time.
Perl was revolutionary at the time with CGI and regexes, but it's not needed anymore.
I wish python was not indentation aware. It has discouraged me from learning it.
Edit: downvoted by fanbois. Look, I'm not married to my tools.
Even if you're writing JavaScript, you should be using proper indentation. What an odd thing to keep you from learning it.
I write code, indentation is something that the editor just does automatically. If I want to change indent settings I just mark the complete buffer, press tab, and magic happens.
I've been using python for various stuff for a few years now as well, and the indent thing still annoys me.