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A computer science professor at the U. of Colorado introduces this programming language of increasing significance in software development. Includes examples of Perl for systems administration, networking, and other applications, and chapter-end exercises. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Written by one of today's top-selling author's on programming languages, this practical, trailblazing guide to learning Perl offers all the advantages of a reference manual with a detailed, yet concise study on all of the language's key elements, and is not dependent upon either UNIX or Windows. Begins with a complete introduction to Perl: what it is, scripts vs. programs, its central characteristics, and more. Examines scalar types, expressions, and simple input and output; control statements; arrays; hashes and references; functions; pattern matching; files, input/output, and formats; CGI programming with Perl; and other advanced topics. Each chapter includes a summary and numerous exercises. For professionals in the computer science and related fields.
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