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You can read the newsletter on the web, if you prefer.
https://perlweekly.com/archive/766.html
Hi there,
This week's Perl landscape firmly establishes that while the history of
Perl is rich and exciting, it is also a place for experimentation and
innovation in the future. There have been handful of releases of Perl
v5.43.9 (
https://metacpan.org/release/EHERMAN/perl-5.43.9/view/pod/perldelta.pod )
which came up with plenty of changes and major one for me was the enhanced
/xx (
https://github.com/manwar/perl-cool-snippets/blob/main/v543/enhanced-xx.pl
) pattern modifier. In between there was another very important patch was
released, Perl v5.42.2-RC1 (
https://metacpan.org/release/SHAY/perl-5.42.2-RC1/view/pod/perldelta.pod ),
and Perl v5.40.4 (
https://metacpan.org/release/SHAY/perl-5.40.4/view/pod/perldelta.pod )
addressing the vulnerability in Compress::Raw::Zlib. Don't dare call Perl
is dead.
Ever worked with XS modules? Well we have three related XS modules that
made it looks so simple and easy. The benefit of XS helps creating
efficient and high speed unique identifier creation using Horus, Apophis,
and Sekhmet (
https://dev.to/lnationorg/horus-apophis-and-sekhmet-an-cxs-identifier-stack
-for-perl-1ac3 ). Bonus, you get to see how they can be used together.
Robert seems to be on the roll with his another gem, Eshu (
https://metacpan.org/pod/Eshu ), a code formatter written entirely in C and
exposed to Perl through XS.
Not everything have to be, XS. Dave showed how you can work with
TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation), textual format for
representing structured data, same data model as JSON. Using his new
creation TOON ( https://metacpan.org/pod/TOON ), one can easily work with
TOON data model. If you are XS fan, feel free to create XS version of TOON.
Do you use Java? If yes then you now have the choice of using Perl power
inside Java. The project, PerlOnJava ( https://github.com/fglock/PerlOnJava
), gives us handy tool to get the job done: jperl, jcpan, and
jprove.
The week was fun, too much to handle in such a short time but I am not
complaining. I am finding it hard to keep up, how about you?
Enjoy rest of the newsletter.
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Your editor: Mohammad Sajid Anwar.
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Articles
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Beautiful Perl feature: "heredocs", multi-line strings embedded in source=
code
https://dev.to/damil/beautiful-perl-feature-heredocs-multi-line-strings-e=
mbedded-in-source-code-863
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This article on the Beautiful Perl Feature - Heredocs and MultiLine Strin=
gs
provides a nice introductory overview of how to use Perl's heredoc syntax
to create readable, maintainable multiline text. It provides practical
examples combined with a simple explanation which allows experienced
programmers and novices alike to have a fresh look at an item that has
been around for many years.
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Perl, the Strange Language That Built the Early Web
https://linuxexpert.org/perl-the-strange-language-that-built-the-early-we=
b/
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The unusual language that made the early web; a glimpse at the history of
Perl less than truly alien to the average user; The original
dynamic/interactive media for the internet; with its contribution to
automation processes (primarily text); through CGI scripting - both
technically and culturally; In terms of practicality or versatility; play
a significant role in creating and supporting how the first wave of web
interactivity was created and how it became an integral part of the early
days of the world wide web.
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Horus, Apophis, and Sekhmet: An C/XS Identifier Stack for Perl
https://dev.to/lnationorg/horus-apophis-and-sekhmet-an-cxs-identifier-sta=
ck-for-perl-1ac3
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This post focuses on three related XS modules for efficient and high spee=
d
unique identifier creation (UUID, ULID and deterministic) and
content-addressable storage in Perl. It provides a comprehensive overview
of how to use these tools in conjunction with each other to create an
efficient and scalable unique ID workflow. It also demonstrates how they
can be used together.
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Eshu: Indentation Fixer for Eight Languages, Written in C
https://dev.to/lnationorg/eshu-indentation-fixer-for-eight-languages-writ=
ten-in-c-3fm6
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This article discusses a portable C-based program that formats code and
will uniformly line up the indentation across eight different programming
languages. It describes examples to show you how Eshu can help you make
the indentation to your programming code consistent with very little
effort and no extra heavy duty tools required. For Developers who choose
to use other than traditional language-specific formattors, this document
presents an overview of how Eshu creates a lightweight formatting
solution that developers may find useful.
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Writing a TOON Module for Perl
https://perlhacks.com/2026/03/writing-a-toon-module-for-perl/
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The article presents TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation) which aims to =
be
simple for both people and LMs to construct and understand while using as
few punctuation marks as possible and maintaining an easily accessible
structure of data. It also discusses the reasons why TOON will be
beneficial and provides a Perl implementation module for TOON with a
familiar interface to those that have used JSON.pm.
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CPAN
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Graphics::Toolkit::Color 2.0 feature overview
https://blogs.perl.org/users/lichtkind/2026/03/graphicstoolkitcolor-20-fe=
ater-overview.html
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The Graphics::Toolkit::Color 2.0 feature overview post provides an
impressive look at all of the most significant improvements that have
been made in developing GTC 2.0. The description outlines how GTC has
grown beyond only doing basic coloring routines to include now a much
richer, more complex, multi-space colored library complete with the
ability to create beautiful gradients, accurately measure colors for
perceptual purposes, and a variety of tools for use by both designers and
developers. Overall, this is a succinct overview that does an excellent
job of showcasing the reasons why GTC 2.0 is a unique addition to CPAN.
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PerlOnJava Gets a CPAN Client
https://blogs.perl.org/users/flavio_s_glock/2026/03/perlonjava-gets-a-cpa=
n-client.html
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This is a great update regarding the addition of native CPAN support to
Perl-on-JVM tooling. The example uses the ability to use an already
developed CPAN client for installing modules and accessing the overall
CPAN ecosystem in a more natural way than would be done with the non-JVM
versions of the clients. It gives many real-world examples and is an
excellent source of information for those who want to connect Perl and
Java.
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Lingua::* - From 17 to 61 Languages: Resurrecting and Modernizing PetaMem=
's Number Conversion Suite
https://blogs.perl.org/users/petamem/2026/03/lingua-revival.html
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The blog entry, "Lingua Revival", is an interesting way to reintroduce
Lingua by combining elements of memories with new features that apply to
modern day Perl. The story is easy to follow and focuses on being usable
in today's world, which will be beneficial to both long-time users and
new users of the project.
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The Weekly Challenge
The Weekly Challenge ( https://theweeklychallenge.org ) by Mohammad Sajid
Anwar ( https://manwar.org ) will help you step out of your comfort-zone.
You can even win prize money of $50 by participating in the weekly
challenge. We pick one champion at the end of the month from among all of
the contributors during the month, thanks to the sponsor Lance Wicks.
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The Weekly Challenge - 367
https://theweeklychallenge.org/blog/perl-weekly-challenge-367
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Welcome to a new week with a couple of fun tasks "Max Odd Binary" and
"Conflict Events". If you are new to the weekly challenge then why not
join us and have fun every week. For more information, please read the
FAQ ( https://theweeklychallenge.org/faq ).
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RECAP - The Weekly Challenge - 366
https://theweeklychallenge.org/blog/recap-challenge-366
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Enjoy a quick recap of last week's contributions by Team PWC dealing with
the "Count Prefixes" and "Valid Times" tasks in Perl and Raku. You will
find plenty of solutions to keep you busy.
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Count the Times
https://raku-musings.com/count-times.html
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Raku Musings has a clearly written "Count the Times" post that gives a
well-organised overview. It shows how idiomatic features work together
effectively in Raku, resulting in a clear and elegant solution. There is
an excellent balance between compact code and an informative explanation.
The post demonstrates the use of expressive constructs that lend
themselves to solving this type of problem using Raku.
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Could We Start Again, Please
https://dev.to/boblied/pwc-366-count-prefixes-could-we-start-again-please=
-19kc
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Bob Lied writes an engaging post about a problem in a clear manner,
interspersing logic with humor; making it a pleasure to read! The author
reviews alternative methods and their advantages/disadvantages and
demonstrates a practical approach as well as demonstrating good Perl
coding skill.
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Valid Times
https://dev.to/boblied/pwc-366-task-2-valid-times-38h5
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Bob Lied's "Valid Times" post systematically breaks down the issue into
distinct steps while also providing significant attention to detail in
regards to possible edge cases and practical limitations of validation of
times. It presents a succinct but complete Perl code and corresponds with
sound logic behind the choice of this Perl implementation, which allows
readers to follow along easily and use as a reference when addressing the
same type of parsing problems.
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Perl Weekly Challenge: Week 366
https://www.braincells.com/perl/2026/03/perl_weekly_challenge_week_366.ht=
ml
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The Jaldhar's blog has written an extensive, interesting post detailing h=
ow
to perform Week 366 tasks. It does so by separating them into two
sections: Problem 1 and Problem 2. This helps readers easily understand
the problems themselves, as well as providing a clear path to solution
using Perl. The blog also clearly states the logic behind each step,
allowing readers to learn from the blogs experience while still being
able to easily move on to solving this week's challenges independently.
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Pre-Timed Counters
https://github.sommrey.de/the-bears-den/2026/03/27/ch-366.html
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The blog post written for the week of 366 by J=C3=B6rg, presents an elega=
nt
solution that exemplifies the use of clear and concise Perl programming
techniques with a command of idiomatic constructs. The reader will
appreciate Sommrey's clean, logical approach in solving the problem space
and his appreciation for the use of expressive and efficient code, which
reflects both familiarity and appreciation for the inherent beauty of
programming.
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what time is it?
https://fluca1978.github.io/2026/03/26/PerlWeeklyChallenge366.html
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Luca Ferrari's post is a further example of his continuing theme of
approaching Perl Weekly Challenge in an analytical as well as exploratory
way; frequently developing solutions in several languages and platforms
to help him better understand the challenges. Luca's posts provide very
useful instruction/examples; help you learn through
experimentation/experience; and help you to truly think about and
re-examine/consider the real-world nature of the solution.
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Perl Weekly Challenge 366
https://wlmb.github.io/2026/03/27/PWC366/
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The write-up gives a very reasoned overview of the problem with
easy-to-follow methods of solving it using logical thinking. There is a
good amount of coding as well as thorough explanations that create a
valid and helpful source for those searching for an understanding of this
issue and its methods of resolution using Perl.
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Counting Times Without Questions
https://github.com/MatthiasMuth/perlweeklychallenge-club/tree/muthm-366/c=
hallenge-366/matthias-muth#readme
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The article from Matthias Muth, entitled Matthias Muth's Week 366, is a
clear and precise description of his thought processes relating to
solutions presented in a concise manner while also being well-organised
so as to make it easy to understand the underlying concept. It has an
elegant and idiomatic style similar to that of Matthias' other
contributions to the Perl Weekly Challenge, and it has a very clean
decomposition of the problem that allows more experienced readers to
develop an appreciation for it.
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The Times They Are A-Countin'
https://packy.dardan.com/b/mG
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The entertaining narrative of Packy Anderson's post combines humor and
solid technical approaches to a problem to keep readers interested and
provide them with an enjoyable and intuitive experience involved in the
solution. His creative approach to framing the challenge and providing
clear examples of how to solve it makes for a positive experience for
all.
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Prefixes and times?
http://ccgi.campbellsmiths.force9.co.uk/challenge/366
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Peter Campbell Smith's Week 366 Write-up provides an unambiguous, pragmat=
ic
solution style representing a strong real-world Perl mindset. The
emphasis is placed on solving the problem in an accurate and efficient
manner through simple implementation methods. The provided solution is
straightforward and effective; he understands the relevant tasks
thoroughly and prefers to solve issues clearly and without complexity
(typical of all Weekly Challenges).
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The Weekly Challenge - 366: Count Prefixes
https://reiniermaliepaard.nl/pwc/index.php?id=3Dpwc366-1
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The writing style used by Reinier Maliepaard in his submission demonstrat=
es
a logical and coherent framework and logical correctness; Making it easy
for the reader to follow. Reinier=E2=80=99s structure of writing reflects
discipline and analytic thought, along with succinctness, resulting in a
Combination of Clear and Robust Perl Source Code, which matches the
strategy of problem-solving as well.
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The Weekly Challenge - 366: Valid Token Counter
https://reiniermaliepaard.nl/pwc/index.php?id=3Dpwc366-2
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The Week 366 second post by Reinier Maliepaard provides another example o=
f
his methodical and rational approach to problem-solving with a detailed
logical breakdown along with concise Perl code to solve the problem. The
article focuses on providing a clear, correct, and easily read
explanation of how to work through validation problems, offering users of
all skill levels an accessible, educational account.
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The Weekly Challenge #366
https://hatley-software.blogspot.com/2026/03/robbie-hatleys-solutions-in-=
perl-for_24.html
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Robbie Hatley's Week 366 Answers includes usable Perl solutions, as well =
as
easy to follow logical documentation for each step of reasoning. What is
accomplished is a practical, understandable solution. While the solutions
provide a clear method to convey both the "how-to" and "why" of
developing the final product, they also teach the reader to think through
each implementation logically.
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The Time of the Count is Over
https://blog.firedrake.org/archive/2026/03/The_Weekly_Challenge_366__The_=
Time_of_the_Count_is_Over.html
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Week 366 of Roger's post is an impressive example of multi-language
exploration with Ruby, Lua, PostScript and Raku; it illustrates how to
solve problems in Perl and develop cross-language thinking by presenting
examples of various programming paradigms solving the same problem as
well as having clear and entertaining explanatory text.
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Happy 7th birthday TWC!
https://dev.to/simongreennet/happy-7th-birthday-twc-lpk
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Simon Green's 7th Anniversary Post for The Weekly Challenge is an amazing=
,
heartfelt reflection of how far we've come as a community over the past
seven years, combining his personal experience with his deep appreciation
for all the amazing contributors & readers to our community. It's an
uplifting and well-written post that captures the essence of what The
Weekly Challenge is about and how it's positively affected our lives.
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Rakudo
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2026.12 Ich bin ein Berliner
https://rakudoweekly.blog/2026/03/23/2026-12-ich-bin-ein-berliner/
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Weekly collections
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NICEPERL's lists
http://niceperl.blogspot.com/
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Great CPAN modules released last week (
https://niceperl.blogspot.com/2026/03/dxciii-10-great-cpan-modules-releas
ed.html );
MetaCPAN weekly report (
https://niceperl.blogspot.com/2026/03/dcxxvii-metacpan-weekly-report-mail
make.html ).
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Events
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Perl Maven online: Testing in Perl - part 2
https://luma.com/perl-maven
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April 2, 2026
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Perl Maven online: Testing in Perl - part 3
https://luma.com/perl-maven
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April 9, 2026
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Perl Toolchain Summit 2026
https://www.perl.com/article/announcing-the-perl-toolchain-summit-2026/
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April 23-26, 2026
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The Perl and Raku Conference 2026
https://tprc.us/tprc-2026-gsp/
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June 26-29, 2026, Greenville, SC, USA
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Hi there,
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This week's Perl landscape firmly establishes that while the histor=
y of Perl is rich and exciting, it is also a place for experimentation and =
innovation in the future. There have been handful of releases of "https://metacpan.org/release/EHERMAN/perl-5.43.9/view/pod/perldelta.pod">P=
erl v5.43.9 which came up with plenty of changes and major one for me w=
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and elta.pod">Perl v5.40.4 addressing the vulnerability in Compress::Raw::Z=
lib. Don't dare call Perl is dead.
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Ever worked with XS modules? Well we have three related XS modules =
that made it looks so simple and easy. The benefit of XS helps creating eff=
icient and high speed unique identifier creation using ev.to/lnationorg/horus-apophis-and-sekhmet-an-cxs-identifier-stack-for-perl=
-1ac3">Horus, Apophis, and Sekhmet. Bonus, you get to see how they can =
be used together. Robert seems to be on the roll with his another gem, ref=3D"https://metacpan.org/pod/Eshu">Eshu, a code formatter written en=
tirely in C and exposed to Perl through XS.
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Not everything have to be, XS. Dave showed how you can work with trong>TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation), textual format for re=
presenting structured data, same data model as JSON. Using his new creation=
TOON, one can easily work wi=
th TOON data model. If you are XS fan, feel free to create XS version of TO=
ON.
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ost detailing how to perform Week 366 tasks. It does so by separating them =
into two sections: Problem 1 and Problem 2. This helps readers easily under=
stand the problems themselves, as well as providing a clear path to solutio=
n using Perl. The blog also clearly states the logic behind each step, allo=
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forms to help him better understand the challenges. Luca's posts provide ve=
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ng to solutions presented in a concise manner while also being well-organis=
ed so as to make it easy to understand the underlying concept. It has an el=
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set. The emphasis is placed on solving the problem in an accurate and effic=
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https://perlweekly.com/archive/766.html
Hi there,
This week's Perl landscape firmly establishes that while the history of
Perl is rich and exciting, it is also a place for experimentation and
innovation in the future. There have been handful of releases of Perl
v5.43.9 (
https://metacpan.org/release/EHERMAN/perl-5.43.9/view/pod/perldelta.pod )
which came up with plenty of changes and major one for me was the enhanced
/xx (
https://github.com/manwar/perl-cool-snippets/blob/main/v543/enhanced-xx.pl
) pattern modifier. In between there was another very important patch was
released, Perl v5.42.2-RC1 (
https://metacpan.org/release/SHAY/perl-5.42.2-RC1/view/pod/perldelta.pod ),
and Perl v5.40.4 (
https://metacpan.org/release/SHAY/perl-5.40.4/view/pod/perldelta.pod )
addressing the vulnerability in Compress::Raw::Zlib. Don't dare call Perl
is dead.
Ever worked with XS modules? Well we have three related XS modules that
made it looks so simple and easy. The benefit of XS helps creating
efficient and high speed unique identifier creation using Horus, Apophis,
and Sekhmet (
https://dev.to/lnationorg/horus-apophis-and-sekhmet-an-cxs-identifier-stack
-for-perl-1ac3 ). Bonus, you get to see how they can be used together.
Robert seems to be on the roll with his another gem, Eshu (
https://metacpan.org/pod/Eshu ), a code formatter written entirely in C and
exposed to Perl through XS.
Not everything have to be, XS. Dave showed how you can work with
TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation), textual format for
representing structured data, same data model as JSON. Using his new
creation TOON ( https://metacpan.org/pod/TOON ), one can easily work with
TOON data model. If you are XS fan, feel free to create XS version of TOON.
Do you use Java? If yes then you now have the choice of using Perl power
inside Java. The project, PerlOnJava ( https://github.com/fglock/PerlOnJava
), gives us handy tool to get the job done: jperl, jcpan, and
jprove.
The week was fun, too much to handle in such a short time but I am not
complaining. I am finding it hard to keep up, how about you?
Enjoy rest of the newsletter.
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Your editor: Mohammad Sajid Anwar.
Announcements
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TPRF Board Announces the 2025 Annual Report
https://news.perlfoundation.org/post/foundation-board-releases-2025-annua=
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code
https://dev.to/damil/beautiful-perl-feature-heredocs-multi-line-strings-e=
mbedded-in-source-code-863
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This article on the Beautiful Perl Feature - Heredocs and MultiLine Strin=
gs
provides a nice introductory overview of how to use Perl's heredoc syntax
to create readable, maintainable multiline text. It provides practical
examples combined with a simple explanation which allows experienced
programmers and novices alike to have a fresh look at an item that has
been around for many years.
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Perl, the Strange Language That Built the Early Web
https://linuxexpert.org/perl-the-strange-language-that-built-the-early-we=
b/
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The unusual language that made the early web; a glimpse at the history of
Perl less than truly alien to the average user; The original
dynamic/interactive media for the internet; with its contribution to
automation processes (primarily text); through CGI scripting - both
technically and culturally; In terms of practicality or versatility; play
a significant role in creating and supporting how the first wave of web
interactivity was created and how it became an integral part of the early
days of the world wide web.
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Horus, Apophis, and Sekhmet: An C/XS Identifier Stack for Perl
https://dev.to/lnationorg/horus-apophis-and-sekhmet-an-cxs-identifier-sta=
ck-for-perl-1ac3
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This post focuses on three related XS modules for efficient and high spee=
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unique identifier creation (UUID, ULID and deterministic) and
content-addressable storage in Perl. It provides a comprehensive overview
of how to use these tools in conjunction with each other to create an
efficient and scalable unique ID workflow. It also demonstrates how they
can be used together.
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Eshu: Indentation Fixer for Eight Languages, Written in C
https://dev.to/lnationorg/eshu-indentation-fixer-for-eight-languages-writ=
ten-in-c-3fm6
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This article discusses a portable C-based program that formats code and
will uniformly line up the indentation across eight different programming
languages. It describes examples to show you how Eshu can help you make
the indentation to your programming code consistent with very little
effort and no extra heavy duty tools required. For Developers who choose
to use other than traditional language-specific formattors, this document
presents an overview of how Eshu creates a lightweight formatting
solution that developers may find useful.
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Writing a TOON Module for Perl
https://perlhacks.com/2026/03/writing-a-toon-module-for-perl/
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be
simple for both people and LMs to construct and understand while using as
few punctuation marks as possible and maintaining an easily accessible
structure of data. It also discusses the reasons why TOON will be
beneficial and provides a Perl implementation module for TOON with a
familiar interface to those that have used JSON.pm.
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https://blogs.perl.org/users/lichtkind/2026/03/graphicstoolkitcolor-20-fe=
ater-overview.html
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The Graphics::Toolkit::Color 2.0 feature overview post provides an
impressive look at all of the most significant improvements that have
been made in developing GTC 2.0. The description outlines how GTC has
grown beyond only doing basic coloring routines to include now a much
richer, more complex, multi-space colored library complete with the
ability to create beautiful gradients, accurately measure colors for
perceptual purposes, and a variety of tools for use by both designers and
developers. Overall, this is a succinct overview that does an excellent
job of showcasing the reasons why GTC 2.0 is a unique addition to CPAN.
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PerlOnJava Gets a CPAN Client
https://blogs.perl.org/users/flavio_s_glock/2026/03/perlonjava-gets-a-cpa=
n-client.html
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This is a great update regarding the addition of native CPAN support to
Perl-on-JVM tooling. The example uses the ability to use an already
developed CPAN client for installing modules and accessing the overall
CPAN ecosystem in a more natural way than would be done with the non-JVM
versions of the clients. It gives many real-world examples and is an
excellent source of information for those who want to connect Perl and
Java.
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Lingua::* - From 17 to 61 Languages: Resurrecting and Modernizing PetaMem=
's Number Conversion Suite
https://blogs.perl.org/users/petamem/2026/03/lingua-revival.html
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The blog entry, "Lingua Revival", is an interesting way to reintroduce
Lingua by combining elements of memories with new features that apply to
modern day Perl. The story is easy to follow and focuses on being usable
in today's world, which will be beneficial to both long-time users and
new users of the project.
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The Weekly Challenge
The Weekly Challenge ( https://theweeklychallenge.org ) by Mohammad Sajid
Anwar ( https://manwar.org ) will help you step out of your comfort-zone.
You can even win prize money of $50 by participating in the weekly
challenge. We pick one champion at the end of the month from among all of
the contributors during the month, thanks to the sponsor Lance Wicks.
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The Weekly Challenge - 367
https://theweeklychallenge.org/blog/perl-weekly-challenge-367
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Welcome to a new week with a couple of fun tasks "Max Odd Binary" and
"Conflict Events". If you are new to the weekly challenge then why not
join us and have fun every week. For more information, please read the
FAQ ( https://theweeklychallenge.org/faq ).
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RECAP - The Weekly Challenge - 366
https://theweeklychallenge.org/blog/recap-challenge-366
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Enjoy a quick recap of last week's contributions by Team PWC dealing with
the "Count Prefixes" and "Valid Times" tasks in Perl and Raku. You will
find plenty of solutions to keep you busy.
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Count the Times
https://raku-musings.com/count-times.html
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Raku Musings has a clearly written "Count the Times" post that gives a
well-organised overview. It shows how idiomatic features work together
effectively in Raku, resulting in a clear and elegant solution. There is
an excellent balance between compact code and an informative explanation.
The post demonstrates the use of expressive constructs that lend
themselves to solving this type of problem using Raku.
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Could We Start Again, Please
https://dev.to/boblied/pwc-366-count-prefixes-could-we-start-again-please=
-19kc
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Bob Lied writes an engaging post about a problem in a clear manner,
interspersing logic with humor; making it a pleasure to read! The author
reviews alternative methods and their advantages/disadvantages and
demonstrates a practical approach as well as demonstrating good Perl
coding skill.
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Valid Times
https://dev.to/boblied/pwc-366-task-2-valid-times-38h5
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Bob Lied's "Valid Times" post systematically breaks down the issue into
distinct steps while also providing significant attention to detail in
regards to possible edge cases and practical limitations of validation of
times. It presents a succinct but complete Perl code and corresponds with
sound logic behind the choice of this Perl implementation, which allows
readers to follow along easily and use as a reference when addressing the
same type of parsing problems.
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Perl Weekly Challenge: Week 366
https://www.braincells.com/perl/2026/03/perl_weekly_challenge_week_366.ht=
ml
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The Jaldhar's blog has written an extensive, interesting post detailing h=
ow
to perform Week 366 tasks. It does so by separating them into two
sections: Problem 1 and Problem 2. This helps readers easily understand
the problems themselves, as well as providing a clear path to solution
using Perl. The blog also clearly states the logic behind each step,
allowing readers to learn from the blogs experience while still being
able to easily move on to solving this week's challenges independently.
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Pre-Timed Counters
https://github.sommrey.de/the-bears-den/2026/03/27/ch-366.html
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The blog post written for the week of 366 by J=C3=B6rg, presents an elega=
nt
solution that exemplifies the use of clear and concise Perl programming
techniques with a command of idiomatic constructs. The reader will
appreciate Sommrey's clean, logical approach in solving the problem space
and his appreciation for the use of expressive and efficient code, which
reflects both familiarity and appreciation for the inherent beauty of
programming.
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what time is it?
https://fluca1978.github.io/2026/03/26/PerlWeeklyChallenge366.html
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Luca Ferrari's post is a further example of his continuing theme of
approaching Perl Weekly Challenge in an analytical as well as exploratory
way; frequently developing solutions in several languages and platforms
to help him better understand the challenges. Luca's posts provide very
useful instruction/examples; help you learn through
experimentation/experience; and help you to truly think about and
re-examine/consider the real-world nature of the solution.
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Perl Weekly Challenge 366
https://wlmb.github.io/2026/03/27/PWC366/
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The write-up gives a very reasoned overview of the problem with
easy-to-follow methods of solving it using logical thinking. There is a
good amount of coding as well as thorough explanations that create a
valid and helpful source for those searching for an understanding of this
issue and its methods of resolution using Perl.
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Counting Times Without Questions
https://github.com/MatthiasMuth/perlweeklychallenge-club/tree/muthm-366/c=
hallenge-366/matthias-muth#readme
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The article from Matthias Muth, entitled Matthias Muth's Week 366, is a
clear and precise description of his thought processes relating to
solutions presented in a concise manner while also being well-organised
so as to make it easy to understand the underlying concept. It has an
elegant and idiomatic style similar to that of Matthias' other
contributions to the Perl Weekly Challenge, and it has a very clean
decomposition of the problem that allows more experienced readers to
develop an appreciation for it.
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The Times They Are A-Countin'
https://packy.dardan.com/b/mG
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The entertaining narrative of Packy Anderson's post combines humor and
solid technical approaches to a problem to keep readers interested and
provide them with an enjoyable and intuitive experience involved in the
solution. His creative approach to framing the challenge and providing
clear examples of how to solve it makes for a positive experience for
all.
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Prefixes and times?
http://ccgi.campbellsmiths.force9.co.uk/challenge/366
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Peter Campbell Smith's Week 366 Write-up provides an unambiguous, pragmat=
ic
solution style representing a strong real-world Perl mindset. The
emphasis is placed on solving the problem in an accurate and efficient
manner through simple implementation methods. The provided solution is
straightforward and effective; he understands the relevant tasks
thoroughly and prefers to solve issues clearly and without complexity
(typical of all Weekly Challenges).
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The Weekly Challenge - 366: Count Prefixes
https://reiniermaliepaard.nl/pwc/index.php?id=3Dpwc366-1
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The writing style used by Reinier Maliepaard in his submission demonstrat=
es
a logical and coherent framework and logical correctness; Making it easy
for the reader to follow. Reinier=E2=80=99s structure of writing reflects
discipline and analytic thought, along with succinctness, resulting in a
Combination of Clear and Robust Perl Source Code, which matches the
strategy of problem-solving as well.
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The Weekly Challenge - 366: Valid Token Counter
https://reiniermaliepaard.nl/pwc/index.php?id=3Dpwc366-2
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The Week 366 second post by Reinier Maliepaard provides another example o=
f
his methodical and rational approach to problem-solving with a detailed
logical breakdown along with concise Perl code to solve the problem. The
article focuses on providing a clear, correct, and easily read
explanation of how to work through validation problems, offering users of
all skill levels an accessible, educational account.
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The Weekly Challenge #366
https://hatley-software.blogspot.com/2026/03/robbie-hatleys-solutions-in-=
perl-for_24.html
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Robbie Hatley's Week 366 Answers includes usable Perl solutions, as well =
as
easy to follow logical documentation for each step of reasoning. What is
accomplished is a practical, understandable solution. While the solutions
provide a clear method to convey both the "how-to" and "why" of
developing the final product, they also teach the reader to think through
each implementation logically.
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The Time of the Count is Over
https://blog.firedrake.org/archive/2026/03/The_Weekly_Challenge_366__The_=
Time_of_the_Count_is_Over.html
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Week 366 of Roger's post is an impressive example of multi-language
exploration with Ruby, Lua, PostScript and Raku; it illustrates how to
solve problems in Perl and develop cross-language thinking by presenting
examples of various programming paradigms solving the same problem as
well as having clear and entertaining explanatory text.
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Happy 7th birthday TWC!
https://dev.to/simongreennet/happy-7th-birthday-twc-lpk
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Simon Green's 7th Anniversary Post for The Weekly Challenge is an amazing=
,
heartfelt reflection of how far we've come as a community over the past
seven years, combining his personal experience with his deep appreciation
for all the amazing contributors & readers to our community. It's an
uplifting and well-written post that captures the essence of what The
Weekly Challenge is about and how it's positively affected our lives.
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https://rakudoweekly.blog/2026/03/23/2026-12-ich-bin-ein-berliner/
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innovation in the future. There have been handful of releases of "https://metacpan.org/release/EHERMAN/perl-5.43.9/view/pod/perldelta.pod">P=
erl v5.43.9 which came up with plenty of changes and major one for me w=
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another very important patch was released, release/SHAY/perl-5.42.2-RC1/view/pod/perldelta.pod">Perl v5.42.2-RC1, =
and elta.pod">Perl v5.40.4 addressing the vulnerability in Compress::Raw::Z=
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Ever worked with XS modules? Well we have three related XS modules =
that made it looks so simple and easy. The benefit of XS helps creating eff=
icient and high speed unique identifier creation using ev.to/lnationorg/horus-apophis-and-sekhmet-an-cxs-identifier-stack-for-perl=
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be used together. Robert seems to be on the roll with his another gem, ref=3D"https://metacpan.org/pod/Eshu">Eshu, a code formatter written en=
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Not everything have to be, XS. Dave showed how you can work with trong>TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation), textual format for re=
presenting structured data, same data model as JSON. Using his new creation=
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