I would ask people for demonstrations of Perl's great utility, complete programs and perhaps a brief explanation of them.
My brain is numb so I won't give any code but things like:
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a command line program that would change "black" to "regular"
if followed or preceded by "coffee"
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a program to check the state of the S&P500 and DJI
I would ask people what brought them to Perl. And of those
there will some who say "It was just so handy to do XXX."
I would look for the common XXX and proselytize by using them. It could be neat to have the code outside and the
explanation viewable on the far inside.
I am not suggesting any obfu, I think a few or more complete and reasonably clear programs could fit on a 12 ounce mug.
I also like some of the insider Perlism's proposed but I
don't know what suits your audience.
Be well,
rir
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