PERL (Paperback)

by Martin C. Brown (Author)

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Product Description
Perl is the Web developer's language of choice for its flexibility, convenience, and cross-platform capability. Today's programmers use several different languages and need succinct reference that serve as refresher courses and idea generators--this series does both. Perl code can be downloaded easily, but downloads don't come with instructions--this book is the perfect quick reference. Delivers clear information on what the operators, statements, functions, and modules of Perl are and do, and exactly how and when to use them.

From the Back Cover

All the essential Perl information you need - at your fingertips!

Learn all the core features of Perl - -from command-line options and built-in functions to general syntax, special variables, regular expressions, and Perl modules -- using this hands-on resource. Written by programming expert Martin Brown, Perl Programmer's Reference shows you precisely how and when to use downloadable CPAN modules to power-up your programs. With this accessible guide on hand, you'll be able to implement quick solutions to all of your programming challenges--in no time.

With Perl Programmer's Reference you will:

Learn all about Perl's elements and exactly how and when to use them Discover the best uses for Perl's standard functions and modules Use the Perl Compiler, Debugger, and Threads within your Perl scripts

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Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: Osborne Publishing (August 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072121424
• ISBN-13: 978-0072121421
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,977,711 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hacking PERL scripts? This book is for you., December 10, 1999

By	Brian Donnelly (Tigard, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are not a heavily experienced PERL programmer and enjoy hacking other people's scripts, this is an excellent companion. This book makes it easy to look up just about any perl syntax you can dream up and it also gives examples of how the function is called. Not very usefull if you want to look up a function and you don't know what it is called, but if you want to understand whats going on behind the perl curtain I would recommend that you get this. Besides, it will look good on your shelf. Trust me.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Big Easy Perl Reference Guide, April 6, 2000

By	Kevin Stone (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perl: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

After spending about 12 hours in Borders reading Perl reference books I finally decided on this one, and I do not regret my decision. This big book is by far the most thurough and easiest to follow Perl5 reference available. I have only one gripe about this book, and that I wish the Appendix contained Index page numbers. When I look something up in the Appendix I don't want to have to go to the Index to locate a page number for that item. But it's a minor inconvenience that I'm willing to live with. Otherwise this is a great book for anyone who already has a basic grasp of Perl syntax and needs a thurough yet easy-to-follow reference guide to help in more advanced programming.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for the DIY type, March 27, 2000

By	Wynand (South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perl: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

I found this book to be an excellent reference for the type of Perl hacker who mostly figures things out for himself but still might end up trawling through the man pages alot. To be able to quickly browse to a subject that you have in black and white helps alot. I found the areas covering DBI and CGI lacking although, granted, that is not the aim of this publication. Strictly not to read from cover to cover but rather, to quickly look up a consice, detailed explanation of something.