Hour 16. The Perl Community
This hour, you get to take a break. So, sit down in a comfortable spot with something to nibble on, and learn a bit about Perl's history and culture.
You may have expected a chapter like this as an appendix or as an introduction, but those sections of any book are often overlooked. To be able to use Perl to its fullest potential, you must understand at least a little about the Perl Community.
Knowing what makes the Perl Community tick will help you understand what resources are available to you, why they're there, how they work, and why Perl is what it is. Many resources are out there to help you, and this chapter will help you find them.
In this hour you'll learn
A bit about Perl's history
What the CPAN is, and how ...
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