Perl: A Beginner's Guide

Essential skills for first-time programmers! Perl: A Beginners Guide will teach you the fundamentals of Perl programming. It covers Perl capabilities and syntax, accessing databases, working with modules, CGI programming, debugging and much more.

This beginners guide is designed for easy learning:

Modules: Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for linear learning

Goals: Each module opens with the specific programming skills you’ll have by the end of the module

Ask the Experts: Q&A sections throughout

1-Minute Drills: Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress

Annotated Syntax: Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique
illustrated

Projects: Coding exercises contained in each module that build on one another, from simple to complex

Mastery Checks: End-of-module reviews that test proficiency using multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and
simple coding questions