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=== Welcome to the Perl Guilds Wiki ===
=== Welcome to the Perl Guilds Wiki ===
The '''Perl Guilds''' wiki is a community-driven resource designed to support '''freelance Perl programmers''' and help them thrive in their independent careers. The original wiki concept was inspired by [https://wiki.freepascal.org FreePascal]'s community wiki. This wiki is maintained by [[ServiceProviders|'''these people''']], you may thank them for this resource by hiring them for something.
The '''Perl Guilds''' wiki is a community-driven resource designed to support '''freelance Perl programmers''' and help them thrive in their independent careers. The original wiki concept was inspired by [https://wiki.freepascal.org FreePascal]'s community wiki.
 
This wiki is maintained by [[ServiceProviders|'''these people''']]. You may thank them for this resource by hiring them for something.


=== Transforming Perl by Striving for Virtue ===
=== Transforming Perl by Striving for Virtue ===
The infamous 3 "virtues" of a Perl programmer are not what you've been lead to believe. They are bad, very bad. Please [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEWfo9U3uTM view] to learn more about the [[The Real 3 Virtues of Perl|'''true virtues of Perl''']]: '''''Prudence''''', '''''Spiritedness''''', & '''''Good Order'''''! I hope to convey these ideals through this resource, and I hope you can help me.
The infamous three "virtues" of a Perl programmer are not what you have been led to believe. They are bad, very bad. Please [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEWfo9U3uTM view this] to learn more about [[The Real 3 Virtues of Perl|'''the true virtues of Perl''']]: '''''Prudence''''', '''''Spiritedness''''', and '''''Good Order'''''.
 
I hope to convey these ideals through this resource, and I hope you can help me.


=== Site Feedback and Contributions ===
=== Site Feedback and Contributions ===
Click [https://github.com/The-Perl-Cottage-Guild/wiki-requests/issues here] to report an issue with the content here, suggest edits/additions, or request editor access - https://github.com/The-Perl-Cottage-Guild/wiki-requests/issues. You may also [https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-guilds/lists/perl-guilds-editors '''join the editors email list'''], then provide feedback (and maybe volunteer) to the list. <u>'''''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-guilds/lists/perl-guilds-editors This may get you a quicker response].'''''</u> Volunteers are eligable to create a listing [[ServiceProviders|here]].
Click [https://github.com/The-Perl-Cottage-Guild/wiki-requests/issues here] to report an issue with the content, suggest edits or additions, or request editor access.


=Portals =
You may also [https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-guilds/lists/perl-guilds-editors '''join the editors email list'''] to provide feedback, volunteer, or discuss proposed changes. <u>'''''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-guilds/lists/perl-guilds-editors This may get you a quicker response].'''''</u>


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Volunteers are eligible to create a listing [[ServiceProviders|here]].
 
= Portals =
 
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==General Audience Links ==
== General Audience Links ==


Wiki Portals have been created for a selection of the platforms and topics that Perl and related tools support.
Wiki portals have been created for a selection of the platforms and topics that Perl and related tools support. The portals gather related information for each platform or topic in one place to make it easier to locate. The full list of supported platforms may be found [[Platform_list|here]].
The Portals gather together all the related information for the particular platform or topic in one place to make
it easier to locate. The full list of supported platforms may be found [[Platform_list|here]].


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== Perl Craftsmen and Professional Development ==
== Perl Craftsmen and Professional Development ==


'''This section is for independent software professions''' '''who charge money for Perl-related services''' and use Perl as their secret weapon to make a living or those wishing to become one. It is not for "Jacks of all trades;" this section is for Perl craftsmen - journey men and true masters wishing to leverage their skills in Perl to put food in their kids' mouths and a roof over their head.
'''This section is for independent software professionals''' '''who charge money for Perl-related services''' and use Perl as their secret weapon to make a living, or for those wishing to become one.
 
It is not for "jacks of all trades." This section is for Perl craftsmen: journeymen and true masters who wish to leverage their Perl skills to put food in their kids' mouths and a roof over their heads.
 
'''Quick Links'''
 
* [[Developing and Distributing wxPerl Applications on Windows|wxPerl on Windows: developing and distributing wxPerl applications]]


'''Notable Updates'''
'''Notable Updates'''


* [[Portal:GUIs with Perl|GUIs with Perl]]
* [[Portal:GUIs with Perl|GUIs with Perl]]
** [[Developing and Distributing wxPerl Applications on Windows]]
  ** [[Developing and Distributing wxPerl Applications on Windows]]
* [[Portal:Perl+OpenMP|Perl+OpenMP]]
* [[Portal:Perl+OpenMP|Perl+OpenMP]]


'''Email Lists'''
'''Email Lists'''


* '''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-guilds/lists/perl-guilds-editors Perl-Guilds Wiki Contributors]''' listserv - https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-guilds/lists/perl-guilds-editors - join if you'd like to contribute or offer regular feedback
* '''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-guilds/lists/perl-guilds-editors Perl-Guilds Wiki Contributors]''' listserv - join if you would like to contribute or offer regular feedback
* '''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-openmp/lists/perl-openmp-discuss Perl+OpenMP]''' listserv - https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-openmp/lists/perl-openmp-discuss
* '''[https://sourceforge.net/projects/perl-openmp/lists/perl-openmp-discuss Perl+OpenMP]''' listserv
'''Note''': Yes, I encourage email lists for your project; and it turns out Sourceforge.net is a great place to host reliable email lists!


'''(RAD), Rapid Application Development Tools, IDEs, Installer-Makers'''
'''Note''': Yes, I encourage email lists for your project; and it turns out SourceForge.net is a great place to host reliable email lists!


* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/wxglade/ wxGlade] - written in Python, but can output Perl!
'''RAD, Rapid Application Development Tools, IDEs, and Installer-Makers'''


'''Using Perl for Making Window GUI Programs'''
* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/wxglade/ wxGlade] - written in Python, but can output Perl
 
'''Using Perl for Making Windows GUI Programs'''


* Cross-platform GUIs with wxPerl
* Cross-platform GUIs with wxPerl
**[[Developing and Distributing wxPerl Applications on Windows]]
  ** [[Developing and Distributing wxPerl Applications on Windows]]
* Windows Specific GUIs with Win32::GUI
* Windows-specific GUIs with Win32::GUI
* Cross-platform GUIs with GUIDeFATE
* Cross-platform GUIs with GUIDeFATE


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'''Monetization Strategies for Perl Programmers'''
'''Monetization Strategies for Perl Programmers'''


'''Commerical Success Stories and Case Studies'''
'''Commercial Success Stories and Case Studies'''


'''Downloads'''
'''Downloads'''
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'''Community Participation'''
'''Community Participation'''


* [https://www.perl-guilds.net Perl Guilds Forum] - test forum to see if any activitiy is drawn to it
* [https://www.perl-guilds.net Perl Guilds Forum] - test forum to see if any activity is drawn to it


'''Tutorials'''
'''Tutorials'''
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* https://perlclientdirectory.com/ - curated list of Perl clients for external APIs and services
* https://perlclientdirectory.com/ - curated list of Perl clients for external APIs and services
* https://perlmodules.net - track changes to your favorite Perl Modules in CPAN
* https://perlmodules.net - track changes to your favorite Perl modules in CPAN
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==In the News==
== In the News ==


A summary of recent news stories about Perl can be found [[In the News|here]].
A summary of recent news stories about Perl can be found [[In the News|here]].


==Projects using Perl ==
== Projects using Perl ==


Details and screenshots of an extensive number of applications created with Perl may be found [[Projects using Perl|here]]. There is also plenty of source code that can be found [[:category:Code|here]].
Details and screenshots of an extensive number of applications created with Perl may be found [[Projects using Perl|here]]. There is also plenty of source code that can be found [[:category:Code|here]].


==Bug Tracker==
== Bug Tracker ==


The [https://github.com/Perl/perl5/issues Perl Bug Tracker] and the [https://rt.perl.org/ Perl Request Tracker] (RT) are the places to go to check if the anomaly you have encountered has already been recorded as a Perl or Perl module bug and, if not, you can lodge a bug report (see [[How do I create a bug report]]) so that it can be fixed. Even better, lodge a patch if you can (see [[Creating A Patch]]) with the bug report.
The [https://github.com/Perl/perl5/issues Perl Bug Tracker] and the [https://rt.perl.org/ Perl Request Tracker] (RT) are the places to go to check if the anomaly you have encountered has already been recorded as a Perl or Perl module bug. If not, you can lodge a bug report; see [[How do I create a bug report]] so that it can be fixed. Even better, lodge a patch if you can; see [[Creating A Patch]].


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Welcome to the Perl Guilds Wiki

[edit | edit source]

The Perl Guilds wiki is a community-driven resource designed to support freelance Perl programmers and help them thrive in their independent careers. The original wiki concept was inspired by FreePascal's community wiki.

This wiki is maintained by these people. You may thank them for this resource by hiring them for something.

Transforming Perl by Striving for Virtue

[edit | edit source]

The infamous three "virtues" of a Perl programmer are not what you have been led to believe. They are bad, very bad. Please view this to learn more about the true virtues of Perl: Prudence, Spiritedness, and Good Order.

I hope to convey these ideals through this resource, and I hope you can help me.

Site Feedback and Contributions

[edit | edit source]

Click here to report an issue with the content, suggest edits or additions, or request editor access.

You may also join the editors email list to provide feedback, volunteer, or discuss proposed changes. This may get you a quicker response.

Volunteers are eligible to create a listing here.

Portals

[edit | edit source]
[edit | edit source]

Wiki portals have been created for a selection of the platforms and topics that Perl and related tools support. The portals gather related information for each platform or topic in one place to make it easier to locate. The full list of supported platforms may be found here.

Perl Craftsmen and Professional Development

[edit | edit source]

This section is for independent software professionals who charge money for Perl-related services and use Perl as their secret weapon to make a living, or for those wishing to become one.

It is not for "jacks of all trades." This section is for Perl craftsmen: journeymen and true masters who wish to leverage their Perl skills to put food in their kids' mouths and a roof over their heads.

Quick Links

Notable Updates

 ** Developing and Distributing wxPerl Applications on Windows

Email Lists

Note: Yes, I encourage email lists for your project; and it turns out SourceForge.net is a great place to host reliable email lists!

RAD, Rapid Application Development Tools, IDEs, and Installer-Makers

  • wxGlade - written in Python, but can output Perl

Using Perl for Making Windows GUI Programs

  • Cross-platform GUIs with wxPerl
 ** Developing and Distributing wxPerl Applications on Windows
  • Windows-specific GUIs with Win32::GUI
  • Cross-platform GUIs with GUIDeFATE

Using Perl for Creating a Commercial SaaS and Other Services

Monetization Strategies for Perl Programmers

Commercial Success Stories and Case Studies

Downloads

Community Participation

Tutorials

Books and Magazines

Related Sites

In the News

[edit | edit source]

A summary of recent news stories about Perl can be found here.

Projects using Perl

[edit | edit source]

Details and screenshots of an extensive number of applications created with Perl may be found here. There is also plenty of source code that can be found here.

Bug Tracker

[edit | edit source]

The Perl Bug Tracker and the Perl Request Tracker (RT) are the places to go to check if the anomaly you have encountered has already been recorded as a Perl or Perl module bug. If not, you can lodge a bug report; see How do I create a bug report so that it can be fixed. Even better, lodge a patch if you can; see Creating A Patch.