Custom Perl Automation Script
Budget: $30 – $250 AUD
I’m looking for a seasoned Perl programmer who can create a clean, well-documented script to automate a workflow that currently takes too much manual effort on my side. The exact job—whether it ends up parsing text files, talking to a database, or pulling information from the web—will be clarified together once we connect; the core requirement is that the solution be reliable, efficient, and easy for me to maintain or extend later.
Here’s how I picture the engagement:
• We’ll discuss the data sources and the end-result I need, then lock down the use-case in a short technical brief.
• You’ll propose the script structure and any modules you deem best (JSON::PP, DBI, LWP::UserAgent, or others if they suit the task).
• After I sign off on the plan, you’ll deliver a single Perl script (or a small collection of modular files if that proves cleaner) with inline comments, a concise README, and a brief hand-off call or document so I can run it confidently on my own environment.
I value clear communication, sensible error handling, and code that follows best practices rather than quick hacks. Let me know a bit about similar automations you’ve built, the libraries you favor, and any questions you need answered before you can quote realistic effort and turnaround.
Here’s how I picture the engagement:
• We’ll discuss the data sources and the end-result I need, then lock down the use-case in a short technical brief.
• You’ll propose the script structure and any modules you deem best (JSON::PP, DBI, LWP::UserAgent, or others if they suit the task).
• After I sign off on the plan, you’ll deliver a single Perl script (or a small collection of modular files if that proves cleaner) with inline comments, a concise README, and a brief hand-off call or document so I can run it confidently on my own environment.
I value clear communication, sensible error handling, and code that follows best practices rather than quick hacks. Let me know a bit about similar automations you’ve built, the libraries you favor, and any questions you need answered before you can quote realistic effort and turnaround.