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Programming Perl

Larry Wall, Tom Christiansen, Randal L. Schwartz

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slipwalkerSep 16, 2026

Programming Perl, 1st Ed. from Larry Wall. The three great virtues of a programmer were enlightening for a fresh-outta-college beginner.

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nadisJan 17, 2025

This is such a strong rec, thank you.

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slipwalkerJan 16, 2025

Programming Perl, by Larry Wall. just the preaching of "the three great virtues of a programmer" makes it the most influential book in my entire ( 25+ years and counting ) carrer.

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