Tom Christiansen Books

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 Perl Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of problems, solutions, and practical examples for anyone programming in Perl. Topics range from beginner questions to techniques that even the most experienced of Perl programmers will learn from. More than just a collection of tips and tricks, the Perl Cookbook is the long-awaited companion volume to Programming Perl, filled with previously unpublished Perl arcana.The Perl Cookbook contains thousands upon thousands of examples ranging from brief one-liners to complete applications. Covered topic areas spread across nearly four hundred separate "recipes," These recipes were rigorously reviewed by scores of the best minds inside and outside Perl, foremost of which was Larry Wall, the creator of Perl himself.The Perl Cookbook is written by Tom Christiansen, Perl evangelist and coauthor of the bestselling Programming Perl and Learning Perl ; and Nathan Torkington, Perl trainer and co-maintainer of the Perl Frequently Asked Questions list.

If you ask Perl programmers today about the book they relied on most while learning Perl, many will mention Learning Perl, affectionately known as "the Llama." Since its first edition in 1993, it has remained a bestseller and is considered the quintessential tutorial for the Perl programming language. Originally a tool for Unix system administrators, Perl has evolved into a versatile programming language used across various platforms for web programming, database manipulation, XML processing, and system administration, while still excelling at smaller tasks. Perl is quick, fun, and immensely useful, attracting users who initially need it and keeping them engaged because they love it. The third edition has been updated for Perl 5.6 and rewritten to meet the needs of today’s learners. Based on their extensive teaching experience, the authors have re-engineered the book to align with the pace and scope suitable for beginners. It retains the detailed discussions, thorough examples, and eclectic wit for which it is known. This edition features an expanded introduction to regular expressions, new exercises, and solutions for practical application of concepts. Overall, it has been thoroughly revamped to bring Learning Perl into the new millennium, making it a definitive resource for anyone looking to become a proficient Perl programmer.