Recruiting specialists in niche or less popular technologies can be a real challenge—so much so that sometimes, the talent pool in Poland or even Europe isn’t enough. This was the case when we were looking for an experienced Perl Developer. Our search led us to Robin, who works remotely from Canada on a project for our long‑term partner. At THG, he develops the backend of an application for purchasing and managing hosting services.
Find out which open‑source and charity projects will receive financial support this month thanks to Robin’s thoughtful choices.
MetaCPAN
The Perl programming language relies on the MetaCPAN project—a vast open-source library containing over 220,000 software modules and documentation for 45,500 distributions. This repository is co‑created by over 14,500 contributors, and the ready‑to‑use, proven solutions it contains make developing software in Perl much easier and faster.
“CPAN (Comprehensive Perl Archive Network) maintenance is a thankless job that is vital to the survival of Perl as a language. Donated funds support the servers, data storage, third‑party system support, and other critical areas. I’m happy to do my part and help develop this key infrastructure,” says Robin.
Stand with Ukraine Foundation
Waging war is never justified, and those who suffer from it need all the help they can get, whether in the form of humanitarian aid or funds for rebuilding programs. The Stand with Ukraine Foundation is an NGO dedicated to supporting immigrants and war victims, helping them integrate into Polish society and rebuild their lives. It also promotes Ukrainian culture and provides reliable information about the ongoing situation—especially valuable amid disinformation.
“In a world that’s growing darker every day, we need to be a light of hope and stand against war, whether it’s in Ukraine or anywhere else. As I work for a Polish company, it’s even more crucial for me to support Poland’s neighbors,” states Robin.