CGI Programming: Using Perl

Author: Scott Guelich, Shishir Gundavaram, Gunther Birznieks, Gundavaram, etc.
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: This book explains how to use CGI to deliver dynamic content on a website. Building on the best-selling previous edition, the new version has been completely updated to cover current technologies related to the CGI.pm module and the latest version of Perl. The book begins by explaining how CGI and the underlying HTTP protocol work, then quickly moves on to the important details of developing CGI programs. It includes topics such as using JavaScript for form validation, controlling browser caching, and ensuring the security of CGI scripts in Perl. For those who want to program with CGI and already have some familiarity with Perl, this book is an excellent starting point.