Cross-Platform Perl [With Contains Source Code, Perl Scripts, Perl Tools...]

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Perl is undoubtedly one of the more powerful programming languages available today, but it also can be one of the trickier ones to master. Cross-Platform Perl, 2nd Edition provides an extremely clear tutorial to ways of using Perl effectively, both on Windows and Unix versions. With plenty of simple examples and a cut-to-the-chase presentation style, this book can put the powers of Perl within the reach of almost anyone. You can benefit from this book in at least two ways: first, via a remarkably understandable tutorial for basic Perl, from basic syntax and language features ; second, there's a focus on powerful Perl modules , and simple code that shows how to use them for common tasks, like launching and controlling applications, system administration, and basic Web development. Better yet, Cross-Platform Perl shows how to do this under both Windows and Unix/Linux. Later chapters explain the use of Perl on the Internet, with a tutorial for CGI and Web scripts, as well as excellent material on XML. Short, effective code examples are the rule, although several later chapters provide longer samples. The text closes with how to build client/server socket-based network programs, and a quick introduction to graphical user interfaces that are built with Perl/Tk. The exceptionally clear writing style makes the whole book even more accessible and a pleasure to read. Whether you're a system administrator or an aspiring Perl developer, Cross-Platform Perl, 2nd Edition shows you some of the best ways to use Perl on both Windows and Unix. This is a smart and extremely approachable book that'll teach you how to use Perl effectively for a wide variety of common computing tasks. --Richard Dragan Topics covered:
Perl basics and language tutorial
Scripts
Variables
Arrays
Associative arrays
Flow control
File I/O with Perl
Pattern matching and regular expressions
Perl for formatted text database reports
Overview of Perl modules and CPAN
Launching and automating applications on Windows and Unix
System administration on Windows and Unix
CGI and Web development tutorial with Perl
Perl and XML
Perl for software developers
Building IP-based network servers and clients in Perl
Perl/Tk for building graphical user interfaces