Perl is one of the easiest-to-learn (and use) programming languages - yet it is as powerful as the harder-to-learn languages. Perl is optimized for scanning text files, extracting information, and printing reports on that information. Perl is also a good language for many system requirement tasks. And, what's the language of choice for writing CGI scripts to use on your Web site? Perl -- and in particular Perl 5, the latest version of this portable, multi-platform language. Perl 5 For Dummies shows you how to use Perl to create neat programs and powerful CGI scripts -- even if you have minimal programming experience. Plus, on the book's accompanying bonus CD-ROM, you get tons of ready-to-use Perl programs that you can adapt and use on your own.
From the Back Cover
Perl is fast becoming the programming language of choice for many wanna-be programmers and systems administrators alike. Find out for yourself why this language is so popular and use Perl 5 For Dummies to begin writing in Perl. You'll see how easy it is to create your own programs in Perl or use any of the hundreds of pre-written programs from the accompanying CD-ROM. You don't need to know a great deal about programming to get started with Perl -- this book shows you everything!
Inside, find helpful advice on how to:
- Figure out Perl object-oriented programs
- Get files from the Internet by using programs you write
- Write programs that will process files, monitor disk use, and perform other system administration tasks
- Create exciting CGI programs for a World Wide Web server
- Discover how quickly you can write in Perl, even if you don't know other programming languages
- Process databases and other corporate information with ease
- Find out where the best Perl sites live on the Internet
- Explore programs written by Perl programmers all over the world on the accompanying CD-ROM
About the CD:
Valuable bonus CD includes:
- Sample code from the book
- WinZip 6.2 for Windows
- StuffIt Expander for Macintosh
- Tools to create Perl code samples from the Internet!












