Perl 5

This is a complete reference to existing Perl technologies and to the upcoming Perl compiler due out in the latter part of 1997. Perl is the dominant programming language for CGI interfaces on the World Wide Web. The CD-ROM contains the new Perl compiler and numerous pre-written modules for Perl programmers. There is also coverage of interfacing Perl to other programming languages, including Java, Visual Basic and C and C++....

This book is similar to all other By Example books in that it provides a jump-start to the Perl language for both new programmers and experienced programmers alike. It concentrates heavily on showing readers how to program similar to existing programs that are cited throughout the book as examples....

Perl 5 Unleashed is for the programmer who wants to get the most out of Perl. This comprehensive tome provides in-depth coverage on all Perl programming topics, including using Perl in Web pages. This is the reference Perl programmers will turn to for the best coverage of Perl-- Includes coverage of these and other Perl topics: Scalar values, Lists and array variables, reading and writing files, subroutines, control structures, Internet scripting, system functions, Debugging, and many, many more-- CD-ROM source code from the book, programming and administration tools, and libraries...