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Perl

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What You'll Need

 

Some people feel that the benefits of learning Perl scripting are few. But at the end of the day, learning how to do it right gives you the satisfaction of a script well done. It's kind of like being a cop. You don't change the world, but you do your small part. That's right. Learning Perl is just like being a cop.

But before embarking on this mystical quest, make sure you have a few things:

 

1. A trusty server capable of handling the monster script you will one day write or, shall I say, compose.
2. A good monitor. This is important since you'll spend many an hour looking at the thing, and your eyes will bug under the strain of peering at a small or wavy monitor.
3. A good source of stimulation:Dr. Pepper, Jolt, coffee, whatever. Just make sure you've got a lot of it.
4. A pack of cigarettes. These will calm your nerves, but the fetching scent will rob you of all sex appeal, allowing you to concentrate fully on writing killer Perl scripts.
5. Basic food rations. Scripting is best done in short bursts of 24- to 36- hour blocks of time. Leaving to get food is not an option.
6. A copy of O'Reilly & Associates' Programming Perl and Learning Perl. These are the best references on the market.

Are you ready? You're not gonna wuss on me now, are you? C'mon, we're just talking basics here.