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This topic-by-topic guide covers Perl's capabilities, including how to manage DBM databases, executing commands, and introduces CGI programming for the Web.

Take the next step toward Perl mastery with advanced concepts that make coding easier, maintenance simpler, and execution faster. Mastering Perl isn't a collection of clever tricks, but a way of thinking about Perl programming for solving debugging, configuration, and many other real-world problems you'll encounter as a working programmer.

This revised second edition contains a full explanation of the features in Perl version 5.0. It covers version 5.0 Perl syntax, functions, debugging, efficiency, and the Perl library. Also includes a Perl cookbook and a quick-reference card.

The sixth edition of the bestselling Perl tutorial, first published in 1993, incorporates updates up to Perl 5.14. It features exercises for hands-on practice, reflecting years of classroom testing and experience.

Presents guidelines on the art of coding with Perl, covering such topics as references and scoping, object-oriented programing, writing and using modules, testing Perl code, and contributing to CPAN.