Perl is a high-level programming language that’s easier to learn when compared with Python. Python is more robust, scalable, and stable when compared to Perl. While Perl code can be messy, featuring many paths to accomplish the same goal, Python is clean and streamlined. //

Ask someone who’s worked with both Perl and Python what the most noticeable difference between the two is, and they will most likely reply “readability.” Perl, although designed for beginners to master, is consistently reported to look unreadable, especially compared to the sleek interface brought by Python. Editing code can be difficult enough. Having to decipher the code you’re trying to edit at the same time? That may be pushing it.