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Simplify CRISPR Detection with CRISPRCasFinder

Discover how to easily install CRISPRCasFinder, a powerful tool for detecting CRISPR and cas genes in bacterial genomes, with this step-by-step guide.

Carp::Object: An Improved Error Handling Library for Perl Developers

Dami, a Perl blogger, has introduced Carp::Object, a new object-oriented replacement for the popular Carp and Carp::Clan modules in Perl. This article provides an overview of the key features and benefits of this new library.

Perl Toolchain Summit 2024: Advancing the Perl Ecosystem

Paul Johnson, a technical journalist, provides an engaging overview of the Perl Toolchain Summit 2024, where Perl community members gathered to work on improving the infrastructure and tools that support the Perl programming language.

Perl Benchmark Suite Gains Custom Benchmark Support

Dimitrios Kechagias, a computer scientist and Perl enthusiast, has announced that his Benchmark::DKbench Perl benchmark suite now allows developers to incorporate their own custom benchmarks.

Simplify Your Code: Perl Weekly Challenge on Line Counting

Discover an efficient solution to the Perl Weekly Challenge 267's Line Count task, as a technical journalist explores the code authored by laurent_r.

Recap of Perl Toolchain Summit 2024 in Lisbon

Chad 'Exodist' Granum, a technical journalist and Perl developer, shares his experience and key takeaways from the Perl Toolchain Summit 2024 held in Lisbon, Portugal.

Perl 5.40 Release Blockers Discussed in Latest Perl Steering Council Meeting

The Perl Steering Council recently met to discuss the final release blockers for the highly anticipated Perl 5.40 update, offering developers a sneak peek into the language's future.

Call for Perl and Raku Speakers at London Perl Workshop 2024

The London Perl & Raku Workshop (LPW) is seeking talk proposals for its 2024 conference, offering opportunities for both experienced and first-time speakers to showcase their expertise in Perl, Raku, and related technologies.

Solving the Perl Weekly Challenge 267: Product Sign

A technical journalist explores the solutions to the Perl Weekly Challenge 267 task on finding the sign of the product of an array of integers, as presented by Perl and Raku programmer laurent_r.

Unleash the Power of Perl and Rust: Embedding Perl in Rust

Discover the captivating journey of a developer who combines the best of Perl and Rust, creating a Perl interpreter embedded within a Rust application.

Perl Toolchain Summit 2024: A Smoother Path Forward

The author, Leo Lapworth, details the MetaCPAN team's journey at the Perl Toolchain Summit 2024, where they overcame Kubernetes challenges and embraced a managed Kubernetes service, setting them up for success.

Navigating Kubernetes Clusters: Lessons from PTS 2024

In this technical article, software developer Leo Lapworth shares his experiences and challenges faced during the deployment of a Kubernetes cluster for the Perl Toolchain Summit 2024 (PTS 2024) event.

Perl Toolchain Summit 2024: Modernizing MetaCPAN

A technical journalist reports on the first day of the Perl Toolchain Summit 2024, where Ranguard, a London-based Perl developer, is focused on improving the infrastructure and reliability of the MetaCPAN project.

Latest Perl Steering Council Updates: Preparing for v5.40 Release

The Perl Steering Council (PSC) held their weekly meeting at the Perl Toolchain Summit 2024, discussing the plan for the upcoming Perl 5.40 release and improving communication with the Perl community.

Solving the X Matrix Challenge in Perl and Raku

A technical journalist explores solutions to the Perl Weekly Challenge 266: X Matrix, providing engaging insights into the Perl and Raku programming languages.

Uncover Uncommon Words: A Perl Weekly Challenge Recap

Discover the unique words hidden in two sentences with this exciting Perl Weekly Challenge solution from technical journalist laurent_r.

Completing the Missing Word: A Perl & Raku Solution

Explore a concise and efficient way to find the shortest word that completes a given string, using Perl and Raku programming languages.

Beware of Phishing Attempts Targeting PAUSE Users

Mark Lawrence, a Perl programming blogger, warns the community about a phishing attempt targeting PAUSE users, urging them to be vigilant and only log in through official channels.

Perl Weekly Challenge: Finding the 33% Appearance

A technical journalist explores a Perl Weekly Challenge solution that finds an integer appearing 33% or more in a given array, written in Raku and Perl by developer Laurent R.

Perl Steering Council Tackles Deëxperiment PR and Potential Release Blockers

The Perl Steering Council has been busy this week, merging a key PR, discussing the inclusion of new features, and triaging reported bugs as they work towards a stable release.

Deadline Extended for 2024 TPRC Submissions

The submission deadline for the 2024 TPRC (Technical Perl/Raku Conference) has been extended through April 20th, providing more time for developers to submit talks and papers.

Solve Programming Challenges with Perl and Raku

Explore how to create target arrays by inserting values at specific indices, as demonstrated in the Perl Weekly Challenge 264.

Cracking the Greatest English Letter Code in Perl and Raku

Join a technical journalist as they explore the clever solutions to the Perl Weekly Challenge 264 - a puzzle to find the greatest English letter in a given string.

Diffoscope 263: A Tool for In-Depth Comparisons

Diffoscope, the powerful file comparison tool, has just released version 263, bringing new features and improvements to help software developers analyze and compare files, archives, and directories with ease.

Unlocking Sustainable Open Source: A Checklist for Maintaining Maintainer Wellbeing

Salve J. Nilsen, a Perl blogger, offers a thought-provoking checklist for fostering a healthy FOSS ecosystem that prioritizes the sustainability and well-being of project maintainers.

Merge Items: A Perl and Raku Solution to a Weekly Challenge

Discover how a technical journalist summarizes the key points of a Perl Weekly Challenge article, providing developers with a quick overview to decide if they want to read the full publication.

Perl Weekly Challenge: Targeting the Index

In this article, the technical journalist Laurent R. provides solutions in Raku and Perl for the Perl Weekly Challenge 263, Task 1, which involves finding the indices of a target element in a sorted array.