Hello, my name is Gary Allen Vollink. I found this site while poking around for information about a module that I found on CPAN.
So, from a CPAN package, to an Author's personal web site, to said Author's
use Perl->Journal();
And just like that, I created an account. I've been known to hang out on Slashdot, and recognized the "slashcode" interface immediately.
Anyway - I've been a Perl user for about 8 years now, although I've only been heavily writing large web-apps in Perl for the last four years (give or take).
There's a fair chance that I'll be doing some patch-work in modules in the near future (well, I've already started - we'll see how the Author reacts). I'm starting a largish project, and I'll be needing to squeeze some extra functionality out of some existing Perl libraries.
Anyway, nice to meet you.
Re:Welcome
GAVollink on 2005-02-22T14:55:24
Actually, I didn't... It's funny - I've used Perl for years, but never bothered seeking out a community. It has always seemed so straight forward, and only now am I getting into stuff that requires more than the "standard" RedHat supported packages.I will check that out... Since you're talking, what are the differences between 'use Perl;' vs 'Perl Monks'? (Wary of Information overload).
Re:Welcome
Limbic Region on 2005-02-22T15:19:54
I have sat here looking at a blinking cursor for 5 minutes. I don't know what else to say other than spend an hour each at both places - it is a lot easier to experience the difference then it is to explain them.Re:Welcome
cog on 2005-02-24T11:26:11
seeking out a communityWhile we're talking about this, what about conferences?
If you're in Europe (or even if you're not), maybe you could come to Portugal in the Summer
:-) Thanks, but
GAVollink on 2005-02-24T14:04:37
See, I work at a small company... Global (US, AU, UK), but small. So if I were to travel to a conference, it would be on my own dime. And that's about all I've got to my name right now... a dime (well, a little more than that, but it's not free for spending).I'm considering joining the local (Minneapolis) PM, I'm on the mailing list, now - not sure if I'll show up at a meeting. Online fits my style quite nicely for now.
Tell us more about your web apps! Using CGI::Application? Another technique?
Re:Welcome!
GAVollink on 2005-02-22T20:06:59
Thanks for the welcome. Perhaps I will write a new Journal about some of the stuff I have done (along with disclaimers, etc).Warning one... I'm an ANSI C guy going way back, and never cared much for the K&R style that Perlers seem to prefer. (*shrugs*).
