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===> Define Perl

Perl (Practical Extraction and Reporting Language) is a
script programming language that is similar in syntax to
the C language and that includes a number of popular UNIX
facilities such as SED, awk, and tr. Perl is an interpreted
language that can optionally be compiled just before
execution into either C code or cross-platform bytecode.
When compiled, a Perl program is almost (but not quite) as
fast as a fully precompiled C language program. Perl is
regarded as a good choice for developing common gateway
interface (CGI) programs because it has good text
manipulation facilities (although it also handles binary
files). It was invented by Larry Wall.

In general, Perl is easier to learn and faster to code in
than the more structured C and C++ languages. Perl programs
can, however, be quite sophisticated. Perl tends to have
devoted adherents.

plug-ins can be installed for some servers (Apache, for
example) so that Perl is loaded permanently in memory, thus
reducing compile time and resulting in faster execution of
CGI Perl scripts.

Read more about it:

>> The Perl language has its own home page.

>> SearchEnterpriseServers.com has a number of Perl-related
links.

>> SearchDatabase.com offers hundreds of technical
resources related to Perl.

>> Take 10 Minutes to Learn Perl uses simple, self-explanatory
examples.

>> perlWWW includes a list of Perl programs that you can
download.

Source: whatis.com

Main Entry: Perl

Pronunciation: 'p&rl

Function: biographical name

Martin 1927- American physicist

Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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