Learning Perl
Randal L. Schwartz
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Learning Perl
by Randal L. Schwartz, Tom Phoenix, brian d foy
Published
2001
Publisher
O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9780596551926
Description
<p>If you're just getting started with Perl, this is the book you want—whether you're a programmer, system administrator, or web hacker. Nicknamed "the Llama" by two generations of users, this bestseller closely follows the popular introductory Perl course taught by the authors since 1991. This 6th edition covers recent changes to the language up to version 5.14.</p><p>Perl is suitable for almost any task on almost any platform, from short fixes to complete web applications. <i>Learning Perl</i> teaches you the basics and shows you how to write programs up to 128 lines long—roughly the size of 90% of the Perl programs in use today. Each chapter includes exercises to help you practice what you've just learned. Other books may teach you to program in Perl, but this book will turn you into a Perl programmer.</p><p>Topics include:</p><div id="titleDescriptionExtra" style="display: block;"><ul><li>Perl data and variable types</li><li>Subroutines</li><li>File operations</li><li>Regular expressions</li><li>String manipulation (including Unicode)</li><li>Lists and sorting</li><li>Process management</li><li>Smart matching</li><li>Use of third party modules</li> <h2>Printing History</h2> <dl> <dt>November 1993</dt> <dd>First Edition.</dd> <dt>April 1994</dt> <dd>Minor corrections.</dd> <dt>August 1994</dt> <dd>Minor corrections.</dd> <dt>July 1997</dt> <dd>Second Edition.</dd> <dt>July 2001</dt> <dd>Third Edition.</dd> <dt>July 2005</dt> <dd>Fourth Edition.</dd> </dl>
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Learning Perl?
This edition of Learning Perl has approximately 336 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Learning Perl?
For most readers, Learning Perl typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 words
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What is the word count of Learning Perl?
The estimated word count for Learning Perl is approximately 84,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Learning Perl?
Learning Perl was written by Randal L. Schwartz, Tom Phoenix, brian d foy.
When was Learning Perl published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.