[Nomads-pm] G'day!

Wed Feb 2 23:40:03 PST 2005

Michael,
Thanks for bringing the conversation back to the list.
As you mention,
I hadn't meant to communicate off-list.

Also, thanks for giving strong answers
to the three subjects I expressed an interest in.

Sydney.pm:
Glad to hear Sydney.pm is regrouping.

I'd be most interested to hear how Sydney.pm
is working out for you
when you've been to a meeting or two.
I'm glad you are open to saying.
If it turns out you need prompting,
that may well come.

OO Perl:
I think you may enjoy OO in Perl 6.

Other Languages:
It sounds like you know some other languages.
I'd be interested in knowing the main ones,
if you wish to say.

George

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On Wednesday 02 February 2005 8:41 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
> G'day!
>
> George replied to my thread, but accidently replied off list (so see
> below for his message - I did check that this was unintentional).
>
> I just found out that Sydney.pm is in the process of re-grouping. (Yay!)
> ... But I'm also delighted to be part of this non-geographic list.
>
> I guess there are a lot of Perl programmers in Sydney, but there still
> seems to be enough of a demand job wise to be able to get a nice paying
> job, /if/ you have the experience. (I'll let you know my thoughts
> further once I've been to Sydney.pm meet or two - but you may need to
> prompt me.)
>
> With Perl, I've done a small number of minor scripts. (Web forms,
> emailers and the ilk.) Currently I'm developing Wild's online ordering
> system. For this I'm using OO Perl. (I'm also quite interested in OO
> extreme-programming, e.g. Agile Software Development, Design Patterns,
> etc.)
>
> I've been programming with Perl only for a short time - I've been
> contracted here since last March, and developing in Perl for several
> months.
>
> What I like about Perl - it's flexibility, portability and CPAN. :) I
> like it's c-like syntax. I dislike aspects of it's OO'ness - but then
> again it was never designed as an OO language in the first place. (Not
> too much of grumble point for me, as I can, and do, still OOP in Perl.)
>
> :)
>
> Programming in Perl is as much about programming in community as it is
> programming in a specific language.
>
> Also, I'm a Linux and open source lover - which contribute to my liking
> of Perl. (CPAN is bloomin' fantastic!)
>
> Oh, yeah, just in case you didn't get it - CPAN is fantastic! ;)
>
> Out of my participation in Nomads.pm, I'm hoping to:
> * improve my Perl skills, in terms of speed and efficiency - in a "safe"
> environment
> * keep my skills and technical knowledge up to date
> * be part of a friendly and fun group
> * be recognised for my contributions, however great or small
> * keep my finger on the pulse of what is happening internationally with
> Perl developers
> * stay informed of my chances of contracting/working in Europe and
> Israel as a developer
>
> I guess I feel I'm one of the lucky ones - I get to work doing what I
> love to do. Being part of community groups like this is a support
> structure for that aspect of my life, and if I get contribute back in
> some small way then I'm somewhat honoured.
>
> Hope this answers your questions - feel free to ask more.
>
> All the best!
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Michael S. E. Kraus
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: George Woolley [mailto:george at metaart.org]
> > Sent: Thursday, 3 February 2005 2:52 PM
> > To: Michael Kraus
> > Subject: Re: [Nomads-pm] G'day!
> >
> > Hi Michael,
> >
> > Nomads.pm:
> > I second your thanks to Kyle.
> > I like the idea of this group.
> >
> > I believe Nomads.pm is the oldest
> > of the non-geographical Perl Mongers groups.
> >
> > Sydney.pm:
> > Well, having your local pm group defunct is a drag.
> >
> > Are there many Perl programmers around there?
> >
> > You:
> > If you feel like saying,
> > it would be interesting to know a little about any of the following:
> > * what you've done with Perl to date
> > * what you like about Perl
> > * how you hope to benefit from being part of this group
> >
> > George
> > of Oakland.pm and Camelot.pm
> >
> >
> > ====================
> >
> > On Wednesday 02 February 2005 6:55 pm, Michael Kraus wrote:
> > > G'day everyone...
> > >
> > >
> > > Just a quick hello, to introduce myself (albeit rushed) to
> >
> > the group.
> >
> > > I'm currently located in Sydney, Australia - where there is
> >
> > no active
> >
> > > Perl Mongers group. (Sydney.pm is now defunct unless some
> >
> > phoenix like
> >
> > > behaviour occurs.) Additionally, as soon as I'm experienced enough,
> > > and have my $$$ worked out a bit better, I wish to travel
> >
> > and work in
> >
> > > Europe and Israel. (So, I'm guessing this is probably the
> >
> > best .pm for
> >
> > > me.)
> > >
> > > So "Hi!" .... And thanks to Kyle for setting the group up!
> > >
> > > (Btw, apologies for any long .sig - the mailserver here
> >
> > automatically
> >
> > > adds a disclaimer) :(
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > >
> > > Michael S. E. Kraus
> > > B. Info. Tech. (CQU), Dip. Business (Computing) Software Developer
> > > Wild Technology Pty Ltd
> >
> > ...
>
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