Tag Archives: perl-programming

Parallel map with Parallel::Iterator

By dagolden | Published: August 3, 2010
Do you have a multi-core processor? Would you like an easy way for Perl to use all your cores to run an iterative task in parallel? Then you should check out Parallel::Iterator. Parallel::Iterator provides a very simple API to execute a "map" function in parallel across multiple processes. It handles all the forking and inter-process [...]
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perlprogramming.org looking for a nice home

By dagolden | Published: July 27, 2010
I picked up this domain name a while ago since it was available and people were saying how Perl needs better visibility. (I was probably inspired by Tim's post about TIOBE). Currently, I just redirect to perl.org. The domain is coming up for renewal and I'll gladly sign it over to someone who can make [...]
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My OSCON talks are online

By dagolden | Published: July 25, 2010
I've posted my OSCON talks (one regular talk and one lightning talk) in my Talks page. But for those wanting direct links, here they are: Free QA! -- a non-technical talk about the history and social architecture choices of the CPAN Testers project Perl 5, Version 13 -- a lightning talk summarizing notable changes in [...]
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Perl 5.13.3 is released

By dagolden | Published: July 20, 2010
[Reposted from my announcement to the the perl5-porters mailing list] Look at Crowley, doing 110 mph on the M40 heading towards Oxfordshire. Even the most resolutely casual observer would notice a number of strange things about him. The clenched teeth, for example, or the dull red glow coming from behind his sunglasses. And the car. [...]
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How to join the CPAN Testers 2.0 Public Beta

By dagolden | Published: July 13, 2010
In case you missed the recent launch announcement, CPAN Testers 2.0 is live and the email mailing list used to submit CT 1.0 reports will be shut down around August 31, 2010. I consider this the start of the "public beta" period for CT 2.0. Most of the beta testers so far have been experienced [...]
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