Perl
Martin C. Brown
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at 250 WPM6h 20m
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Perl
Published
1999
Publisher
Osborne/McGraw-Hill
Pages
380
Description
"Learn all you need to know about Perl from this definitive, hands-on reference. Perl expert Martin Brown will walk you through everything--from the basics of writing your first script and understanding Perl’s syntax to the complexities of processing data, communicating with external databases, and communicating over the Web. Along the way, you’ll learn how to network, design user interfaces, and write scripts that work under UNIX, Windows, and MacOS. Also covers how to interface to an external C library and embed the Perl interpreter into your C programs. For building, developing, and fine-tuning robust Perl applications, you’ll want this thorough guide! Master Perl basics--understand the building blocks of expressions, statements and declarationsLearn to create your code with subroutines, packages and modulesCommunicate with external files, databases and other machines over your networkConvert your subroutines and modules into methods and objectsOrganize your data with Perl’s complex structures and interfaces Create cross-platform compatible user interface solutionsWork with XML, HTML, and generate Web scripts to solve your problemsMaximize your scripts performance and debug your code before it’s released"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Perl?
This edition of Perl has approximately 380 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 Perl?
For most readers, Perl typically takes between 7h 55m and 5h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 95,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 95,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Perl?
The estimated word count for Perl is approximately 95,000 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 Perl?
Perl was written by Martin C. Brown.
When was Perl published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.