* John Siracusa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2005-04-24 18:50]:
> Assuming I do that, there's still the question of venue.
> How/why/where will people read it in the first place? Should I
> just add it to the POD for the module?
That you should, irrespective of where you choose to promote it.
When I see a module that tries to solve a problem many others
already address, it is always helpful to see that the author is
aware of prior art and has an understanding of how his work
differs and where it might be better suited. Ideally, you would
include a blurb comparing yours to each other significant
competing module in that space.
Regardless of promotional venue, if your modules have any value,
such care will definitely help you get traction sooner.
Re venue:
I think use Perl is a good place to advertise yourself. Just
write about it in your journal and people will pick up on it. It
is particularly well-suited because thereâs no guilt at all
attached. If you take the time to write a larger article along
the lines of the rationale section your POD should include,
Perlmonksâ Meditations section would be another good venue; that
is how I heard of Tom Moertelâs terrific Test::LectroTest, f.ex.
Perl.com in my opinion should be reserved for modules which are
clearly already building momentum in mindshare. If you got a lot
of positive reaction elsewhere and are getting questions and
general interest, then Perl.com is a great way to cross the
chasm to the pragmatists.
Regards,
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