Perl 101
This day long workshop features a practical and extensive introduction to Perl, with well crafted lab exercises. The class covers beginning through intermediate Perl language skills, such as manipulating files and directories, regular expressions, Perl data structures, good programming practices, and more.
The following modules will be covered during the class:
| Introduction | History
of Perl Philosophy of Perl Architecture Hello World and other code examples |
|---|---|
| Scalars | Literal
scalar values (Numbers & Strings) Creating and accessing scalar variables Numeric & String Operators Functions for manipulating scalars |
| Flow Control: Loops & Conditionals | if/elsif/else,
while, for, foreach, do/while Using unless and until Suffix style syntax for loops Jumping around in loops Looping idioms |
| Running & Debugging Perl | Perl
command line Program arguments Using strict and warnings Debugging techniques Style suggestions Online documentation |
| Lists & Arrays | Creating
a list List functions Creating and accessing arrays Array slices Array functions Converting between arrays and scalars |
| Hashes | Creating
and accessing hashes Hash slices Hash functions Hash loop idioms |
| Regular Expressions | Regular
Expressions in Perl Anchoring regular expressions Matching groups of characters Specifying how many Alternation Grouping and Memorization Regular Expression Modifiers Alternative delimiters |
| Files & Directories | Opening
Files Reading and writing files "open or die" Built-in Filehandles Pipes Reading Directories and Globbing File Test Operators |
| Subroutines | Why
subroutines Defining and calling subroutines Passing and returning values Scalar and list context |
| Perl Modules | What
is a Perl module? Types of modules Using a module Writing a module Installing modules |
Class Timing: Class starts at 9 AM and ends at approximately 6 PM with a hour long lunch break.
Prerequisites:
The course does not assume any prior Perl knowledge. However,
it assumes you can do basic text editing and understand fundamentals
of writing scripts (or programs), e.g. concepts of variables,
arrays etc. If you have any questions about the difficulty
level of the class, please contact us at classes(at)linuxcertified.com.
To enroll in this Perl class, please print, fill and send
in your enrollment
form
Fee: Call (includes all Perl training materials - Study guide and Companion CD).
Optional: All attendees will get a Linux laptop to be used during the class. You have the option of purchasing this laptop with an additional $500 added to your course fee. (Laptop specifications)
On-site: If you would like to arrange an on-site Perl class, please contact us at classes(at)linuxcertified.com
