You can read in-progress manuscript of “Beginning Perl”, by Curtis “Ovid” Poe, via O’Reilly Media’s Open Feedback Publishing System. It provides the information and instruction you need to confidently get started with Perl.
Book Description
This book introduces Perl to both new programmers and experienced ones who are looking to learn a new language. In the tradition of the popular Wrox Beginning guides, it presents the newest features, real-world examples, and everything necessary for a Perl novice to start programming with confidence.
Table of Contents
- What’s Perl?
- Understanding the CPAN
- Variables
- Working With data
- Control flow
- References
- Subroutines