Perl Language Introduction (Fourth Edition)

Author: Randal L. Schwartz
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Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Features: "Learning Perl," also known as the "Llama Book," is a book that inspires programmers to explore the mysteries of Perl. Written by three highly respected figures in the Perl community, all of whom have years of experience teaching Perl and have traveled worldwide, the fourth edition incorporates all the new changes made to the Perl language up to Perl 5.8. Perl is a programming language that helps you get things done. Initially, Perl was a tool for Unix system administrators, used for handling countless tedious tasks. Today, Perl has evolved into a fully-featured programming language that spans all operating platforms. While its uses include web programming, database operations, XML processing, and system administration, it remains an ideal tool for everyday tasks. Many people use Perl out of necessity but often fall in love with it and become lifelong enthusiasts. With years of teaching Perl under their belt, the authors have revitalized the "Llama Book," making it easy for beginners to understand while retaining in-depth discussions, comprehensive examples, and famous witty insights. The book includes many new exercises and solutions to help readers practice the techniques they've learned while the knowledge is fresh. The content covers:
● Perl variable types
● Text processing
● Subroutines
● Strings and sorting
● File operations
● Process management
● Regular expressions
● Module usage
If you ask today's Perl programmers which reference book was their most trusted guide when learning Perl, you'll find that the "Llama Book" is the answer for the vast majority. The reason is obvious: while other books may teach you how to write Perl programs, this one can truly make you a true Perl programmer.