Core Perl

Experienced developers can learn techniques and real-world code for mastering Perl in this tutorial and reference. Coverage begins with fundamentals of Perl development such as basic syntax and text processing, then proceeds to Perl's facilities for working with files, networks, and relational databases. The book shows how to make the most of Perl in any Web application, from simple CGI to full-fledged site development and delivery. Lerner is a Web/database consultant. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) The expert developer's guide to Perl!-- Tools-based approach gives you the techniques you need to solve key programming problems, fast!-- Perl for the Web: standalone CGI programs and integration with mod_perl in the Apache Web server.-- Key Perl techniques for text handling, text files, networking, and databases.Using the proven Core Series format, this comprehensive introduction and reference gives experienced developers all the techniques and real-world code they need to master Perl -- fast! Start by examining Perl syntax from the perspective of an experienced programmer; learn Perl data types, built-in functions, modules, and object-oriented features. Discover how Perl communicates with the outside world; create network clients and servers; manipulate text and DBM files; and use Perl's portable database interface, DBI. Understand key issues of program maintenance and security in Perl environments; then learn how to use Perl as "the duct tape of the Web"--via CGI scripting, Web clients, Apache mod_perl module programming, templates, and other techniques. For all sysadmins and Web developers who want to use Perl effectively, and already have a background in programming.