Is Perl still popular?

According to the RedMonk Programming Language ranking for the first quarter of 2019, Perl ranked number 18 out of 20. Perl is still the go-to programming language for many and will most likely not be fully replaced by Python. The two are very different, despite a few similarities and overlapping uses.

Should I learn Perl or Raku?

Raku is cool if you want to learn some new paradigms that other languages might copy too. Perl would be a more suitable choice if you were looking for a language that might be used for job search right now. Every language that has a regular expression engine that it comes with has Perl to thank/blame.

Which programming languages should you learn in 2020?

And with the same concern, below we’ve mentioned the list of 6 trending Programming Languages that you should learn in 2020: 1. Python Technological advancements like Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Web Development, Cyber Security are all exponentially growing these days and Python is the programming language that is used for all these purposes.

Is Perl a good first programming language?

Perl is often associated with being the predecessor to PHP and known for the CGI messes popular in the 90’s before the Dot Com Crash. I didn’t start learning Perl until well after it developed its reputation as a “write only language”. Perl wasn’t my first programming language, but it was my first language to really learn.

Why should I read Modern Perl?

Books like Modern Perl give the style to keep Perl modern without falling victim to the mistakes of the past. Perl evolved from a “Swiss Army Chainsaw” language into a mature, general purpose scripting language. It’s grown to have certain problems it’s better at and others where it’s best to not even bother unless you just love the language.

What is the difference between Perl 5 and Perl 6?

Perl 5 is now just called Perl, and Perl 6 is its own language to avoid the pain and confusion from the mixed association (or decades long wait). Perl excels at working with text.