Web Development with Apache and Perl - Softcover

Peterson, Theo; Petersen, Theo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1930110065 ISBN 13: 9781930110069

Publisher: Manning Publications, 2002

Synopsis

Written for Web developers and managers who are considering alternatives to commercial products, this guide to Apache and Perl provides information and instructions for building Web sites. Criteria for selecting an operating system and strategies for configuring a Web server are introduced, and a discussion of Open Source databases and development tools is included. Also provided are sample designs for common types of Web sites and techniques for content development and management. Topics such as security, performance, and ways to merge scripts and HTML, all using freely available software, are highlighted.

About this title

About the Author:

Theo Petersen is a Perl and Apache developer. He lives in Denver, Colorado.

Review:

"A very useful book to have on your bookshelf. . . .The high-level approach makes the book particularly useful." -- Slashdot

"A well-written book and should be more than adequate for its target audience." -- Boston Perl Mongers User Group

"An excellent book, highly recommended for computer labs in schools, clubs or groups." -- Tom Poe, Reno-Tahoe Perl Mongers and Linux Journal

"An excellent book...Petersen has a very readable style -- pleasant and professional, without sounding preachy." -- Tyson Boellstorff, SiouxLand Perl Mongers Group

"I picked up some great ideas . . . I'd encourage other Perl developers . . . to pick up a copy." -- Pat Eyler, Metrowest.pm review

"I recommend this book highly for anyone who desires to get a all-encompassing look at web programming and Apache." -- Pekin Perl Mongers User Group

"If you are starting web development for the first time . . . this book is for you." -- DocFilter

"The code examples are superb and show just how Perl can be used as glue for existing tools." -- Steve Marvell, Devon-Cornwall Perl Mongers and Perl Monks

About this edition

• Publisher: Manning Publications
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1930110065
• ISBN 13: 9781930110069
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 560