Beginning Perl Programming From Novice to Professional

 In the world of programming, there are many choices when it comes to languages. Each language has its advantages and disadvantages. No single language will fit all needs.

 You may already know why you want to learn Perl 5. If that is the case, just dive right into this content. If you are still wondering why Perl 5 is a great language, then I would like to take a few moments to provide you with some good reasons, hopefully without any negative comments toward other languages.

 Perl 5 is a very robust language that includes a great number of features that you would expect from a modern language. It is also easy to learn initially because there isn't a need for so much extra syntax that you commonly find in more structured languages.

 Perl 5 also has a huge following with great documentation and online support. There are hundreds of thousands of Perl programs available, providing you with a great starting point whenever you start a new project. Many organizations have used Perl 5 for over two decades, making it very much embedded in the corporate IT world.

 I hope you enjoy this book and that it helps you on journey of learning this fun and powerful language.