Perl 5 Pocket Reference, 3rd Edition: Programming Tools (O'Reilly Perl) - Softcover

Johan Vromans

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0596000324 ISBN 13: 9780596000325

Publisher: O'Reilly Media, 2000

Synopsis

Revised to cover Perl Version 5.6, this quick reference provides a complete overview of the Perl programming language, all packed into a convenient, carry-around booklet. This third edition covers:

• A summary of Perl syntax rules
• A complete list of operators, built-in functions, and standard library modules, all with brief descriptions
• The newest Perl features, such as enhanced regular expressions, multithreading, the Perl compiler, and unicode support The Perl 5 Pocket Reference, 3rd Edition, is the perfect companion to the authoritative books on Perl published by O'Reilly & Associates:Programming Perl, Learning Perl, and the Perl Cookbook.

About this title

Review

For a quick overview of Perl and its functionality, methods, and functions, there's nothing better than this tiny volume.

About the Author

Johan Vromans has engaged in software engineering research since 1975. Convinced of the importance of a good programming environment, he became an expert in using GNU Emacs and the Perl programming language. Recently he was instrumental in bringing the Internet to the Netherlands as a commercial activity. He currently owns his own typesetting and consulting business called Squirrel Consultancy. He can be reached at JVromans@squirrel.nl.

Edition details

• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0596000324
• ISBN 13: 9780596000325
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 96