Covers Perl syntax and programming thoroughly—from the essentials up through the issues of security, creating Perl packages, and topics like dynamic multiple class inheritance. Includes step-by-step solutions on object-oriented programming in Perl. Covers how to handle syntax, math, files, modules, CGI, and OLE for Perl programming. Contains a solution guide to debugging and error messaging. Provides highly referenceable, task-oriented answers to scripting with Perl. Written by Steven Holzner, former contributing editor for PC Magazine and the author of 50 computer books. There are over a million copies of his books in print. More than a syntax summary; includes a detailed reference on creating code structures with the Perl language. Answers the question in the Little Black Book format of "How do I ____ in Perl?" Unlike other books on the market. Includes a tear-out, quick-reference card summarizing the Perl language and the most common commands.