The problem can't be solved with only the functions and operators in the code you were asked to review - you must use something else. I can't tell you what the author of the lab your are studying intended, but learning to think and research independently will be more valuable in the long term than the Perl you will learn.

Sometimes it is helpful to try to solve a problem with a limited set of tools and sometimes this is required in an academic assignment. If it is, it should be obvious and you should try to solve the problem with the restrictions. Even outside the academic environment you will find yourself limited by seemingly arbitrary and poorly informed decisions of others. Otherwise, there is rarely a restriction on the research and learning you can do, other than the number of hours in the day. Others have pointed out resources available here and elsewhere on the Internet. There are excellent books available. The initiative to find them and learn is yours.

In reply to Re^3: Simple Perl, to get me started. by ig
in thread Simple Perl, to get me started. by Lust69

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