I use a few different languages, one of which is Python, and I use the command line a lot, and I agree that Python is too verbose for a lot of the things that I do on the command line. Therefore, Python is not something that I reach for when doing simple tasks involving pipelines and/or file operations.
I have not yet put time into learning Perl. In no small part because I was intimidated by the weirdness of some of the Perl code that I've seen. The terseness that Perl allows, and which I desire, is at once compelling and scary at the same time. For this Perl also has earned the reputation that it "Write Once, Read Never".
But let's assume that I overcome my fear of Perl. Which version of Perl would you recommend that I learn? Perl 5 or the language formerly known as Perl 6?
I have not yet put time into learning Perl. In no small part because I was intimidated by the weirdness of some of the Perl code that I've seen. The terseness that Perl allows, and which I desire, is at once compelling and scary at the same time. For this Perl also has earned the reputation that it "Write Once, Read Never".
But let's assume that I overcome my fear of Perl. Which version of Perl would you recommend that I learn? Perl 5 or the language formerly known as Perl 6?