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Certified Quote by Larry Wall

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“I think I'm likely to be certified before Perl is...”

About This Quote

Source Interview: Perl Conference, 1995

The speaker predicts they will achieve certification before the Perl language becomes obsolete.

In simple terms: Will be certified before Perl ends.

Key Takeaway

Act now, certify early.

Themes

career technology future certification

Mood

pragmatic optimistic

Type

advice professional

When to use this quote

job hunting
skill development
career planning

Key Concepts

software development programming languages obsolescence

Questions to Reflect On

How do you stay current in tech?
What value does certification add?

A Different Perspective

Certification may not guarantee long‑term relevance.

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