Perl for Dummies

by Paul E. Hoffman

Create your own custom Web programs in a snap with the easy-to-master Perl programming language. Perl For Dummies, 2nd Edition, guides you step-by-step through the arcane syntax and programming environment of Perl (which, in case you are wondering, stands for Practical Extraction and Report Language), whether you're working on a UNIX, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, or Macintosh computer. Perl For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is written for both programming novices and veteran code warriors. From the basic elements of programming with Perl (working with text and numbers, lists, strings, operators, loops, and conditional statements) to advanced topics on designing and building complex Perl programs, this plain-English reference covers every version of this free programming language through Perl 5 for creating custom CGI scripts for your Web site. Plus, on this book's bonus CD-ROM, you'll find all the source code from the book, along with a copy of ActivePerl, the latest software release from ActiveState.

Genres: Programming, Reference, Computers, Nonfiction, Technical

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

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[Nhi]

I learned perl, I can now program using perl but only if I have a reference book in front of me and a problem statement to follow. The examples in this book were too basic and doing them didn't really solidify my learning of the subject which is why I need a reference when programming with PERL. I don't recommend this book for non-dummies

[RJ]

Perl for Dummies (Fourth Edition) by Paul Hoffman (2003)

[Chang]

It was a great reference!

[Delhi Irc]

Location: GG7 IRC
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[TofurkyVectrex64]

Changed my life.