Learning Perl

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This guide is tailored for those seeking a quick, practical understanding of Perl, a public domain language that has become the leading UNIX scripting language, gradually expanding into non-UNIX environments. Perl is a high-level, multi-purpose language utilized in various system administration tasks and other applications, including data reduction, report generation, distributed computing, and software development. Its versatility allows programmers to consolidate functions typically spread across different tools and languages, such as shell, sed, awk, and C, into a single script, making it a powerful and flexible option. Written by a prominent Perl instructor, this resource offers a systematic, step-by-step tutorial approach to mastering the language. It features numerous short code examples within a relaxed, informal, and clear explanation of the main features. Each chapter includes exercise problems with solutions, ensuring that readers who engage with the content will gain a broad and productive command of Perl. For those interested in advanced programming techniques, a companion guide is available for further exploration of the language's capabilities.