I'm replying to both Gabor and Meir. I think it's a great idea for a talk. I've worked quite a bit on moving from scripts to actual solid applications, and I've also uploaded a few applications to CPAN which incorporate the lessons I've learned. Some are object oriented (using Moose, Mouse or plain bare-bones objects) and some are purely functional. I've devised a few guidelines on how to write these applications and how to convert scripts to full-fledged applications, that support command line parsing, automatic configuration reading and more.
I'd be more than happy to share my experience on this subject. Regarding what Meir said. Meir, I think it's awesome that you're giving the newbie perspective. I know some of the people who attended that last meeting knew much less than what you might consider as newbie. I think they enjoyed the meeting because we didn't block out newbies and involved a lot of beginner-level discussion and talks. I'm happy that you're sharing your point of view, and I think it's important to invest in it. That means that if Gabor does take objects into consideration for his talk, then we should definitely give an introductory to Perl objects. Not necessarily something hardcore, but something that will help people be able to understand his talk, even if they're not Level 5 Perlers. Would I be able to entice you give such a talk? :) S.
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