This PDF covers the following topics
related to Perl : Introduction and philosophy, Basics, Variables and data types,
Important concepts, Control structures, I/O, Interacting with UNIX.
This note explains
the following topics: Interpreter vs. Compiler, Perl different from other
languages, Variables, Scalar Data, Arrays and Lists, Control Structures, Hashes,
Regular Expressions, Functions, Interacting with the Operating System, A few
Perl Functions.
The aim of this note is to give you not just an understanding of the
workings of the perl interpreter, but also the means to investigate more about
it, to analyze and solve bugs in the Perl core, and to take part in the Perl
development process.
Perl is an immensely popular
scripting language that combines the best features of C, key UNIX utilities and
a powerful use of regular expressions. This book promotes the use of Perl as a
programming language, encouraging the creation of legible and sensible programs
so as to dispel the image of Perl as a confusing and obscure language.
An
excellent book that covers exactly what the title says. Modern Perl teaches you
how Perl really works. It's the only book that explains Perl thoroughly, from
its philosophical roots to the pragmatic decisions that help you solve real
problems and keep them solved.