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Perl5 users won't switch to Perl6 because they're working on Perl5 code and don't want to change their habits. Non-Perl devs won't switch to Perl6 because the
by espadrine 13y ago
Perl5 users won't switch to Perl6 because they're working on Perl5 code and don't want to change their habits.
Non-Perl devs won't switch to Perl6 because the P word scares them.
So, yes, changing the name might be a good idea.
And making an enjoyable web-based tutorial.
- Diederich 13y agoI am already switching to Perl6.
- flogic 13y agoLets assume that I'm switching from Perl5. Why would I switch to Perl6 over something else? Even assuming Perl6 were to be become production ready tomorrow, there is a cornucopia of good languages these days. I'm sure Perl6 can claim to be more expressive than most but is that enough?
- hahainternet 13y ago> Perl5 users won't switch to Perl6 because they're working on Perl5 code and don't want to change their habits. I will.