Programming Perl

Perl is a programming language with roots in the mid-1980s. The first version of this book, was published in 1990 and immediately became the language's indisputable bible. Perl has evolved since then, and this book has as well. This book is more than a Perl book. As one might anticipate given its creators, it's also a one-of-a-kind introduction to the language and culture. Larry Wall, the creator of Perl, offers a unique viewpoint on the language's growth and future direction. Tom Christiansen was one of the language's early proponents, and he understands the subtleties of Perl internals like few others. Jon Orwant is the editor of The Perl Journal, a publication that brings together members of the Perl community to discuss new advancements in the language. Any Perl book may illustrate syntax, but only this one offers an authoritative reference to all the nooks and crannies of this powerful programming language.