Perl Programming for the Absolute Beginner

The Perl programming language is flexible, open source, free, and widely available. "Perl Programming for the Absolute Beginner" is perfect for readers who want to learn programming using a simple language or for current programmers looking to pick up Perl. Using a unique, games-based instructional approach, the book teaches readers the basics of Perl programming, demonstrating the validating the techniques taught through the development of simple computer games. The book shows readers how to execute Perl scripts on Windows, Linux, and Macintosh and covers the latest version of the language, 5.8. All source code used in the book is available on the accompanying CD-Rom.

Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. is an author, educator, and an IT professional with over 21 years of experience in information technology, including roles as an automation analyst, technical manager, technical support analyst, automation engineer, and security analyst. He is the author of 36 books and co-author of two additional books. His published works include Ajax Programming for the Absolute Beginner ; HTML, XHTML, and CSS for the Absolute Beginner ; XNA 3.1 Game Development for Teens ; Scratch Programming for Teens ; and Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Programming for the Absolute Beginner. Ford has a master's degree in business administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and has over five years of experience as an adjunct instructor teaching networking courses in information technology.