Sams Teach Yourself Perl 5 for Windows NT in 21 Days (Sams Teach...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 912 pages
• Published by: Sams March 24, 1997
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0672310473
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0672310478
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 2.2 inches
• Weighs: 3.4 pounds

Product Description
Perl, a powerful programming language in the UNIX arena, can be used for manipulating text, generating reports, and performing system tasks. Assuming no prior programming knowledge, this easy-to-use guide shows readers how to use this language to develop dynamic user interfaces into Windows NT databases-in no time.

Publisher Description
Perl, a powerful programming language in the UNIX arena, can be used for manipulating text, generating reports, and performing system tasks. Assuming no prior programming knowledge, this easy-to-use guide shows readers how to use this language to develop dynamic user interfaces into Windows NT databases-in no time. - Extensive coverage of scripting model architecture, lists and array variables, subroutines, mathematical functions, scalar conversion functions, debugging, and more

- Includes Q&A sections, practical exercises, and week-at-a-glance previews

- CD-ROM includes everything you need to start creating your very own Perl applications and scripts, including Perl 5 for Win32, Velocis SQL Database server engine, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.01, all of the examples from the book, and more

Reader Reviews
This book is better organized than Larry's famous book and it is easier to find information in it. It is a great reference work and tutorial.