Perl Programming in easy steps

Mike McGrath

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In Easy Steps Limited
28 November 2025

Object-oriented programming (OOP); Database programming; Programming & scripting languages: general

Series: In Easy Steps

Perl is often known as the Swiss army knife of programming languages.

Perl Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition illustrates programming basics with variables, operators, and functions before moving on to demonstrate the creation of reusable Perl modules. It then shows how Perl can read and write files on your system. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with Perl is demonstrated next to emulate real-world object properties and behaviors.

The examples in Perl Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition demonstrate how to store and retrieve data with the SQLite database module that is often bundled alongside the standard Perl library. The book then moves on to illustrate how Perl is used for server-side CGI scripting on the internet. A final example brings together Perl for CGI and SQLite to create an online shop.

Perl Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to:

Anyone who wants begin programming in Perl.

Programmers looking to extend their skillset.

Students who are studying programming at school or college.

Those seeking a career in software development.

This book makes no assumption that you have previous knowledge of any programming language, so is suitable for a beginner or a programming guru.

By: Mike McGrath
Imprint: In Easy Steps Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 186mm, Spine: 9mm
ISBN: 9781787910485
ISBN 10: 1787910482
Series: In Easy Steps
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 28 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Mike McGrath now lives in South-east Europe, on the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean Sea. Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. His interests include coins of ancient Greece, dining-out with friends, and the ongoing evolution of the world wide web.