Impatient Perl
✒️ By Greg London
Impatient Perl by Greg London is your quick-start guide to learning Perl programming without all the fluff. This book is perfect for busy developers, sysadmins, students, or anyone who wants to get up and running with Perlfast! You’ll find clear explanations, practical examples, and just enough humor to keep things interesting. Whether you’re totally new to scripting or just need a no-nonsense refresher, this book has your back.
Book Description
Impatient Perl by Greg London is the ideal resource for anyone eager to dive into Perl with minimal fuss. This book skips the long-winded theory and goes straight to what matters: writing real Perl code that works. Greg’s style is refreshingly directexpect short chapters, hands-on examples, and zero intimidation. You’ll learn everything from running your first script to understanding advanced topics like object-oriented programming and regular expressions.
This guide is especially handy for programmers who want results fast. If you’re a system administrator automating tasks, a student tackling a scripting course, or a developer picking up Perl for the first time, you’ll appreciate the clear structure and friendly tone. Even if you’ve never written a line of Perl before, you’ll find yourself writing useful scripts in no time.
What You Will Learn
- How to install Perl and write your very first script
- The essentials of scalars, arrays, and hashes
- Using control flow: loops, conditionals, and logical operators
- Working with files: reading, writing, and file tests
- Subroutines: how to organize your code like a pro
- Understanding modules and code reuse with
useandrequire - Object-oriented programming concepts in Perl (yes, it’s easier than you think!)
- Taming regular expressions for powerful text processing
- Troubleshooting common errors and debugging tips
- Where to find more resources and community support
If you love learning by doingand dislike endless theorythis book will fit your style perfectly. The author even shares anecdotes about reformatting the text after losing original files (a reminder that even pros face tech headaches!). The content is up-to-date for beginners but also serves as a handy refresher for those returning to Perl after a break.
Want to deepen your knowledge? After finishing Impatient Perl, check out Essential Perl for another perspective on core concepts. For those ready to tackle advanced topics like functional programming in Perl, Higher-Order Perl is an excellent next step.
Who is this book for?
This book is great for beginners, self-taught coders, sysadmins automating tasks, or anyone needing a quick but thorough introduction to Perl. If you want results fast without wading through hundreds of pages of theory, you’ll love this guide. It’s also handy as a desk reference when you need quick answers while coding.
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