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Sams Teach Yourself Perl 5 for Windows NT in 21 Days [Paperback]

David Till (Author), Tony Zhang (Author)

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Paperback: 912 pages
Publisher: Sams; 1 edition (24 Mar 1997)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0672310473
ISBN-13: 978-0672310478
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 18.6 x 5.6 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,469,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #26 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Programming > Introduction to Programming > Perl

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Perl, a powerful programming language in the UNIX arena, can be used for manipulating text, generating reports, and performing system tasks. Assuming no prior programming knowledge, this easy-to-use guide shows readers how to use this language to develop dynamic user interfaces into Windows NT databases-in no time.

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Only intended for users with *no* experience in programming 18 Oct 1998

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If you have a little bit of experience (even BASIC!), than 60% of the book will bore you (what is a variable, etc.) and the rest will not treat the topics in any depth. From Windows NT users a certain minimum knowledge can be expected and NT specific topics are not treated enough (i.e. how to maintain user accounts etc.). Too much blank space and lines in the book, it could be reduced to less than a third in pages without reducing the text and the readability.

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Covers material, but better know programming. 27 Aug 1999

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The first impression is the large number of typos in the code. It seems to work well for teaching 'what' works in Perl, but totally skips any 'why' structure. It comes off as an infinite number of special exceptions. Some advice, such as in the Pattern Matching chapter is just plan wrong. Seems to have slipped out without being editted.

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Excellent book!! The right way to go. 8 Dec 1998

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I have no background in programming, but also wanted to learn some scripting language to automate my tasks for administering Windows NT network. A friend of mine recommended me about Perl and i bought this book. And now i am a proud owner of this book.

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Like one of the other reviewers, I decided I needed to learn Perl, and fast. This book got me writing my own Perl scripts (that worked!) in well under two weeks. Read more

Published on 17 Oct 1998

Great book to start with !

good coverage and clear writing. Nice set of excersises after each chapter and answers at the end. Works for Win95. Would heartily recommend to anyone needing to start with Perl. Read more

Published on 2 Sep 1998

Excellent book! Lots of good information!

Teach Yourself Perl 5 for Windows NT is the perfect place for anyone who wishes to learn Perl 5 for Win32 to start. Read more

Published on 14 July 1998

Great book, title needs to mention Windows 95.

Most of what this book says about Windows NT works also for Windows 95, and the book is precise about the differences. Read more

Published on 17 July 1997

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