Gabor Szabo

Posted on Mar 9 • Originally published at perlweekly.com

Perl 🐪 Weekly #763 - Is WhatsApp the new IRC?

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Originally published at Perl Weekly 763

Hi there!

While we are still low on articles we had a good start in the WhatsApp group I mentioned 2 weeks ago. People introduced themselves and there were some light conversations. You are welcome to join us and write a few words about yourself.

There are also a number of Perl related events on the horizon in Paris and Berlin and the virtual event I organize.

Finally I published the Code Maven Academy site where there are already 140 hours of videos including 30 hours related to Perl. I'll keep recording these during live events and participants of my events will also get a discount coupon.

Enjoy your week!

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Your editor: Gabor Szabo.

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