Overview of Perl

• In principle, Perl has many similarities to JavaScript.  So if you still are not comfortable programming, Perl will serve as a good refresher.
• if tests
• loops
• variables
• But there are some differences.  Don't get confused!
• Perl scripts are one solid file.  They are not mixed with HTML, as JavaScript is.
• Syntax: variables, arrays, quotations.
• Perl does not have event handlers.
• Making Perl easy
• There are common 'libraries' to make your coding easier. CGI.pm and cgi-lib are two of the most common.
• Use these religiously!
• On-line code is available.
• oz gives you some default scripts.