Summary of “Perl School Update” by Dave Cross

Dave Cross delivered an insightful talk titled “Perl School Update” where he provided an overview of the developments and future plans for the Perl School brand. Below is a summary of the main points covered:

Background of Perl School

• Initial Concept: Perl School started as a training course in 2011-2012, offering affordable weekend training sessions at Google Campus in London.
• Transition to Publishing: In 2017, Perl School shifted focus from training courses to publishing eBooks, beginning with the release of Perl Taster.
• Collaborative Efforts: To expand beyond a single-author initiative, Dave involved other authors such as John Davies. Notably, brian d foy, a well-respected figure in the Perl community, contributed by publishing books through Perl School.

Current Offerings

• Sales Channels: Perl School’s eBooks are available for purchase on platforms like Amazon Kindle and Leanpub.
• Insights on Publishing: Dave highlighted an interview with brian d foy on Perl.com that discusses the economic aspects of publishing and why eBooks are advantageous for authors.

Future Plans for Perl School

• Exploring Print Options: Dave noted that eBooks have not gained as much traction as expected, prompting consideration of publishing physical books.
• Open for New Authors: Aspiring authors are encouraged to contribute to the brand. Details for interested writers can be found on the “Write for Us” page at Perl School’s website.
• Contact Information: Interested individuals can reach out via email at hello@perlschool.com.

Expansion Beyond Perl

• Clapham Technical Press: Dave introduced a new brand, Clapham Technical Press, which encompasses broader topics beyond Perl. This brand has published technical content as well as books related to the modern working world and even children’s books.
• Published Works: The brand includes titles such as Dave’s GitHub Actions book and other collaborative works.
• Contact for Submissions: Potential authors for Clapham Technical Press can get in touch at hello@claphamtechpress.com.

Upcoming Releases

• New Edition Announcement: Dave revealed that he is working on the second edition of Data Munging with Perl, expected to be released soon, potentially within the next three to four weeks.
• Discount Offer: Attendees of the London Perl Workshop (LPW) were invited to register on a specific webpage to receive a discount code for the upcoming book.

Conclusion

Dave expressed gratitude for the audience’s support and encouraged them to continue buying books published under the Perl School and Clapham Technical Press brands.

For more information, visit perlschool.com or claphamtechpress.com.