You talk about that Python have just one possible layout standard and so on, I guess? That is a different subject. (And sure, no coding standard is bad for a pr

You talk about that Python have just one possible layout standard and so on, I guess? That is a different subject. (And sure, no coding standard is bad for a project, Python removes that discussion to a degree.) I think the real problem with Python/Ruby/etc is the surprising lack of an analogue to CPAN Testers. It isn't just all of CPAN that is tested on different OS/Perl version combinations, it also stress test the Perl versions.