I would structure the training in five parts

  1. why is it beneficial to learn perl?
    • here I would mention features that make things different, e.g.hashes and regexes
    • at the end of this part the audience should want to code in perl
  2. perl basic syntax
    • e.g. structure of a program, defining variables, creating subs, opening files etc.
    • after that block the audience should be able to copy&paste small programs (which might look very c-ish/php-ish)
  3. how to use perl
    • enabeling the audience to write and execute a small script - this includes the IDE you use, possible testing environment
  4. perl enhanced syntax
    • hashes and regexes
    • nested hashes/arrays
    • special variables (e.g. $_)
    • special kinds of loops (foreach, map ...)
    • at the end of this block the audience should be able to get an idea what happens in scripts they get to read
    • ... however tell them it is fine to use constructs they are used from c++/php-experience
  5. example programs from your domain
    • show them some small fragments they will likely be using when they start programming in perl
For topics 3 and 4 you should prepare some excecises - so your audience can write their first small programs. If your collegues are typical developers, they will want to try out the things you present!

Have fun training! Rata

In reply to Re: Design a Perl training day by Ratazong
in thread Design a Perl training day by GrandFather

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