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The Underbar

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As preparations are underway for the Perl Toolchain Summit 2026, this short episode is the last excerpt recorded during PTS 2025 (as a tangent during the CPAN Testers interview, published as episode 6). BooK starts by explaining the selection process... more

This is the last of the interviews recorded during the Perl Toolchain Summit 2025 in Leipzig, this time with the CPAN Security Group. We talked about how the group was formed, the security landscape for Perl and CPAN, and how volunteers are always ne... more

During the Perl Toolchain Summit 2025 in Leipzig, we interviewed the CPAN Testers team. They told us about the history of the project, its recent problems, and how a new team formed around its (then) lone maintainer. They also told us about their pla... more

During the Perl Toolchain Summit 2025 in Leipzig, we interviewed Merijn Brand, Test::Smoke's founder, and Thibault Duponchelle, its new maintainer following the passing of Abe Timmerman, about the history of the project, and how to contribute to it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 ratings
  • Insightful news about the great Perl programming language

    It’s been some time since there was a regular Perl podcast of this quality. This is a pod made by a top Perl developer speaking to other top Perl developers such as Olaf Alders, Ricardo Signes, Ingy döt Net and Curtis ‘Ovid’ Poe about key developments in the language – including a welcome profile of the MetaCPAN team and a group interview with several former ‘Pumpkings’ – the elected ‘benevolent dictators’ of Perl.

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The podcast is praised for its depth in addressing both practical and theoretical aspects of programming, alongside historical insights, making it valuable for developers at all levels.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions around Perl programming and its community, highlighting the quality interactions with prominent developers.

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Focusing on the nuances of the Perl programming language and its community, this podcast features a range of discussions that cover various aspects including development tools, community initiatives, and significant legislative implications such as the Cyber Resilience Act. Episodes bring together leading developers and experts who share insights on modern challenges, historical context, and future directions for Perl, particularly emphasizing collaboration and community engagement within the open-source space. Noteworthy is its commitment to addressing current issues while valuing the rich legacy of Perl development, making it a key resource for both seasoned developers and newcomers to the language who are interested in its evolution.

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