Perl Weekly #618 - Conference Season?
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Published: 2023-05-29 05:56:02

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Originally published at [Perl Weekly 618](https://perlweekly.com/archive/618.html)


Hi there,

It seems we have been spoiled with the in-person conference. For all the <strong>Perl</strong> fans, we got two choices, <a href="https://tprc.to/tprc-2023-tor">The Perl and Raku Conference in Toronto</a> and <a href="https://perlkohacon.fi">The Perl and Koha Conference in Helsinki</a>. I would highly recommend the one convenient to you. We all need to come together and share the knowledge.

I am all set for the one in <strong>Toronto</strong>. Thanks to the organisers, I got the time slot to give a talk on <a href="https://theweeklychallenge.org">The Weekly Challenge</a>. Looking at the list of attendees and speakers, it is going to be fun 3 days event. Looking forward to meet fellow <strong>Team PWC</strong> members at the event.

Few weeks ago, I spoke about the ambitious project, <strong>The Perl Conference in India</strong>. Soon I realised, it isn't the right time to talk about. Although not my idea originally, I am taking a back seat for now. I hope to see it happening in my life time.

Enjoy the rest of the newsletter.

  --
  Your editor: Mohammad S. Anwar.


## Announcements

  
### [This week in PSC (108)](https://blogs.perl.org/users/psc/2023/05/this-week-in-psc-108.html)

Are you waiting for Perl v5.38? Good news, no blocker and ready for RC1. Hurray!!!

  

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## Articles

  
### [Relying on CPAN modules](https://github.polettix.it/ETOOBUSY/2023/05/23/relying-on-cpan/)

Interesting topic to be discussed, specially if you are CPAN fan. Please do checkout.

  
### [Data::Resolver tricky test](https://github.polettix.it/ETOOBUSY/2023/05/24/data-resolver-tricky-test/)

If you are into testing then this is for you. Interesting use case.

  
### [Coding discipline: resist premature generalization](https://github.polettix.it/ETOOBUSY/2023/05/28/premature-generalization/)

factor or re-factor? Find the answer in the post.

  
### [Data::Resolver refactoring](https://github.polettix.it/ETOOBUSY/2023/05/22/data-resolver-refactoring/)

Trying new OOP interface. Is it worth it?

  

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## The Weekly Challenge
<a href="https://theweeklychallenge.org/">The Weekly Challenge</a> by <a href="http://www.manwar.org/">Mohammad Anwar</a> will help you step out of your comfort-zone. You can even win prize money of $50 Amazon voucher by participating in the weekly challenge. We pick one winner at the end of the month from among all of the contributors during the month. The monthly prize is kindly sponsored by Peter Sergeant of <a href="https://perl.careers/">PerlCareers</a>.
  
### [The Weekly Challenge - 219](https://theweeklychallenge.org/blog/perl-weekly-challenge-219)

Welcome to a new week with a couple of fun tasks: "Sorted Squares" and "Travel Expenditure". If you are new to the weekly challenge, why not join us and have fun every week? For more information, please read the <a href="https://theweeklychallenge.org/faq">FAQ</a>.

  
### [RECAP - The Weekly Challenge - 218](https://theweeklychallenge.org/blog/recap-challenge-218)

Enjoy a quick recap of last week's contributions by Team PWC dealing with the "Maximum Product" and "Matrix Score" tasks in Perl and Raku. You will find plenty of solutions to keep you busy.

  
### [Scored Product](https://raku-musings.com/scored-product.html)

Time for some more one-liner in Raku. Keep it up great work.

  
### [Feeling Negative](https://dev.to/oldtechaa/perl-weekly-challenge-218-feeling-negative-3gdc)

Story telling style blogging is my favourite. It's worth checking. Thanks for sharing.

  
### [PWC218 - Maximum Product](https://github.polettix.it/ETOOBUSY/2023/05/25/pwc218-maximum-product/)

Nice and easy solution with self explanatory notes. Well done.

  
### [PWC218 - Matrix Score](https://github.polettix.it/ETOOBUSY/2023/05/26/pwc218-matrix-score/)

No questions asked, wow, that is an achievement. Bonus we have a detailed discussion of the solution. Cool attempt.

  
### [Perl Weekly Challenge: Week 218](https://www.braincells.com/perl/2023/05/perl_weekly_challenge_week_218.html)

Just in time, but worth waiting. You really don't want to miss it.

  
### [Perl Weekly Challenge 218](https://wlmb.github.io/2023/05/22/PWC218/)

Use of CPAN and smart one-liner makes it elegant. Yet another impressive solution.

  
### [Highscore!](https://github.com/MatthiasMuth/perlweeklychallenge-club/tree/muthm-218/challenge-218/matthias-muth#readme)

A thorough and detailed analysis makes the blog post my favourite. Highly recommended.

  
### [Multiply three and binary matrix](http://ccgi.campbellsmiths.force9.co.uk/challenge/218)

Dedicated member like Peter never stops contributing even when on break. Thank you for everything.

  
### [The Weekly Challenge #218](https://hatley-software.blogspot.com/2023/05/robbie-hatleys-solutions-to-weekly_27.html)

Short and sweet, to the point and move on. Well done.

  
### [Maximum Matrix](https://blog.firedrake.org/archive/2023/05/The_Weekly_Challenge_218__Maximum_Matrix.html)

Raku and Rust are the favourite this week. If you are Raku/Rust fan then you must checkout.

  
### [The one about maximums](https://dev.to/simongreennet/the-one-about-maximums-40cm)

Simon nailed it and got the job done with precision. Keep it up great work.

  
### [PWC 218](https://thiujiac.blogspot.com/2023/05/pwc-218.html)

Nice and easy breakdown makes the task so simple. I am sure you will find it easy to follow too.

  

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## Rakudo

  
### [2023.21 Maxcinating](https://rakudoweekly.blog/2023/05/22/2023-21-maxcinating/)



  

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## Weekly collections

  
### [NICEPERL's lists](http://niceperl.blogspot.com/)

<a href="https://niceperl.blogspot.com/2023/05/cdxlv-5-great-cpan-modules-released.html">Great CPAN modules released last week</a>;<br><a href="https://niceperl.blogspot.com/2023/05/dlvii-metacpan-weekly-report-openaigpt4.html">MetaCPAN weekly report</a>.

  

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## The corner of Gabor
A couple of entries sneaked in by Gabor.
  
### [The risk of using Open Source libraries - do you have the source code?](https://dev.to/szabgab/the-risk-of-using-open-source-libraries-do-you-have-the-source-code-4f6)

This is part of a series discussing the risks and costs of using Open Source 3rd party libraries. That is, CPAN modules in Perl.

  

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## Events

  
### [The Perl and Raku Conference 2023](https://tprc2023.sched.com/)

July 11-13, 2023, Toronto, Canada

  
### [Perl and Koha](https://perlkohacon.fi/)

August 14-18, 2023, Helsinki, Finland

  

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Clever folks know that if you’re lucky, you can earn a living and have an adventure at the same time. Enter our international client: online trading is their game, and they’re looking for Perl people with passion, drive, and an appreciation for new experiences.

  
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Our UK-based client is a global leader in the enterprise technology publishing industry, providing audiences worldwide with stimulating perspectives and unique news on enterprise tech that matters today and tomorrow. They are currently seeking a passionate and exceptional Perl programmer based in the Philippines to join their team.

  

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