My favorites techniques:
- Use Emacs, look for easier methods:Currently looking for integration of CPAN, perldoc etc ..
- Read Perlmonks regularly, contribute where possible.
- Browse CPAN modules directory
- Read c.p.l.m sometimes
- Browse the web for the novelty of technology and try to replicate that to the extent possible.
- Keep up with hotest trend in tech to the extent possible. (Now, not easily possible when you gain proficiency in some skillset).
- Use version control mechnism.
Want to work with more techniques such as..
- Do code in terms of algorithms.
- Testing
- Project design and planning.
- Read opensource projects