Free eBook “Modern Perl” by chromatic – a Perl hacker and author involved in improving the quality of software by promoting open source, testing, and good software development.
Book Description
It’s more than a Perl tutorial. Only Modern Perl focuses on Perl 5.12 and 5.14, to demonstrate the latest and most effective time-saving features. Only Modern Perl explains how and why the language works, to let you unlock the full power of Perl. Hone your skills. Sharpen your knowledge of the tools and techniques that make Perl so effective. Master everything Perl has to offer. When you have to solve a problem now, reach for Perl. When you have to solve a problem right, reach for Modern Perl.
Table of Contents
- The Perl Philosophy
- Perl and Its Community
- The Perl Language
- Operators
- Functions
- Regular Expressions and Matching
- Objects
- Style and Efficacy
- Managing Real Programs
- Perl Beyond Syntax
- What to Avoid
- What’s Missing