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Introduction - Perl module P201
Perl is a programming language that can be used in a wide range of applications from system management through to web applications, and from simple data filtering through to heavy data analysis. This module introduces you to the world of Perl and helps you define where you can and where you should be using it.

This topic is presented on public courses Perl Programming, Deploying LAMP - Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl/PHP, Linux Web Server, Perl bootcamp

Examples from our training material
calc   Command line / STDIN Perl calculator
s_c3   Screen Counter demo - look for RasterFlex boards
talker   Simple talker written in Perl
urler   Splitting out a URL
whc.pm   Sample standard set of subroutines to share between applications
Background information
Some modules are available for download as a sample of our material or under an Open Training Notes License for free download from http://www.training-notes.co.uk.
Topics covered in this module
What is Perl?.
Perl is a computer language.
What does Perl cost?.
What is Perl used for?.
What computer do I need to run Perl?.
Is Perl loaded onto my computer?.
Perl platforms.
Perl on Unix (including Solaris and Mac OS X).
Perl on Linux.
Perl on Windows.
Perl versions.
Older Versions.
How do I find what version I have?.
Macintosh OS X.
Linux.
Solaris.
Windows 98 / Windows 2000 / Windows NT / Windows XP.
Macintosh OS 9 and earlier.
Loading Perl (Windows XP).
Examples of Perl in use.
Calculator.
Screen locator and counter.
A talker.
A changing web page.
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Well House Consultants specialise in training courses in Python, Perl, PHP, and MySQL. We run Private Courses throughout the UK (and beyond for longer courses), and Public Courses at our training centre in Melksham, Wiltshire, England. It's surprisingly cost effective to come on our public courses - even if you live in a different country or continent to us.

We have a technical library of over 600 books on the subjects on which we teach. These books are available for reference at our training centre. Also available is the Opentalk Forum for discussion of technical questions.


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