Product Description
Perl is used for all types of development: system admin tasks, database access, graphical programming, and networking. Companies of all types use Perl for their websites. Perl is the leading language for Unix developers, and has made big inroads into the mainstream. Interest in and use of Perl is on the rise.
From the Back Cover
Essential Skills for First-Time Programmers!
Learn the basics of Perl programming from the tutorials and examples in this easy-to-follow resource. Perl: A Beginner's Guide covers fundamentals, such as general syntax and semantics, control structures, subroutines, and regular expressions. The book explains how to use Perl modules, access databases, write CGI programs, and debug code. The examples throughout the book walk you through real-world programming tasks. To speed your progress, the source code for all projects is available free online. Start programming in Perl right away with this self-paced, step-by-step learning solution.
This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:
-Modules - Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
-Goals - Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the END of the module
-Ask the Experts - Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
-1-Minute Drills - Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
-Annotated Syntax - Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
-Projects - Coding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
-Mastery Checks - END-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions
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