Larry Wall
Creator of Perl Programming Language
Inventing the Perl language
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92Impact score
Signature projects
PerlPatchperlbrew
Scouting report
Larry Wall is a prominent figure in open source, known for creating Perl, a highly versatile programming language. His contributions to software development and community engagement have made a lasting impact on the tech landscape.
Collector’s note
Perl: The duct tape of the Internet.