For some time now, the TPRF has hosted a monthly "Communities and Reps" meeting, when bits of the community could get together and talk about what's going on in our diverse group of subcommunities. Beginning this week, we're expanding on this meeting, and turning it into the "Community Roundtable." Join us this Friday, 21 March, at 1730 UTC, via Zoom. Why Should I Attend? We hear it all the time

Early Bird Registration remains open for the Perl and Raku Conference 2025 in Greenville, SC, at the early price of $275. Ticket prices go up to $350 on April 15, so get your tickets right away! The conference team is working hard to put together a great program of speakers to help celebrate the Perl and Raku languages. Come on down to the Palmetto State and spend time with friends

Registration is now open for the 2025 edition of The Perl and Raku Conference, to be held June 27-29 in Greenville, SC. Early bird tickets at $250 each are available now through April 15. We are expecting a full house in this year's more-compact venue, so get yourself signed up right away! Buy your tickets now on Eventbrite. If you haven't yet reserved your hotel room, you ought to do

The Perl and Raku communities have always been more than just a group of developers—they're a thriving network of passionate individuals driving innovation and collaboration. From lively meetups to enlightening workshops and world-class conferences, these events have long been the heartbeat of our shared journey. But what makes an event truly great? Is it the inspiring talks, the hands-on sessions, or the connections made over coffee or a beer? To

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a new public Matrix channel dedicated to everything Perl! Whether you're a seasoned Perl developer, a beginner, or simply someone interested in learning more about the language, we invite you to join us in #perl:nerdch.at. This channel is designed to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and support within the vibrant Perl community. It's a space where you can: Ask questions about Perl syntax, best practices,

The Board of the Perl and Raku Foundation is pleased to announce that D Ruth Holloway has been selected for the role of Community Engagement Chair for the Board. This new position is primarily responsible for serving as a broad conduit between the Board and the communities of users of Perl and Raku, representing the Board to the communities, and keeping the Board apprised of the communities’ needs and concerns..

The conference organizing team is excited to present details of the 2025 Perl and Raku Conference, to be held June 27-29 in Greenville, SC. Registration for the conference will open soon, but you can start planning now to attend. We'd love to see you in the Palmetto State next summer! Streamlined conference, new schedule! The Perl and Raku Conference 2025 is changing things up a little. We're streamlining the conference

For the first time in the conference's history, we're going to Greenville, South Carolina! Next year's conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Express Suites on Woodruff Rd on June 27-29, 2025. The format will a little different from recent conferences--Friday will be dedicated to a small class session, and the conference will be two tracks, Saturday and Sunday. Mark your calendars now! The call for papers and hotel

The Perl and Raku Foundation has a new Standards of Conduct taking effect on August 1, 2024, to help combat bullying, harassment, and abuse in our communities.