Perl 6

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Perl 6 is the 6th (really, 5th) version of the Perl programming language.

For a complete discussion of the new version, see Perl 6 on Wikipedia. I'll just touch on some of the high points, here.

Your life, made better

Perl 6 will make your life better. Think that's silly? Read Perl 6 for better code.

Features

Perl 6 has lots of new features. Some of these are:

  • Much improved regularity and uniformity
  • Still the same flexibility where you need it
  • Parameter passing is not only better than Perl 5, it's more powerful than just about any other language
  • Macros (not C-style, but full Lisp-like macros!)
  • A real object system (and then some, Ruby programmers take note!)
  • Co-routines
  • Many back-ends including the super-powerful Parrot VM

Essays

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