Re: Calling functions in middle of CGI HTML declarations

dr.jekyllandme,

Since you're learning about CGI, I did a post about a tool here that allows you to keep the Perl code and the HTML files separate. The more I use it, the better I like it.

My cgi scripts are smaller and faster as a result of this technique.

I have expanded my use of the hash (%TWORK) so that now I keep all input fields and all calculated results in the same hash. I use 'read' to slurp the file in all at once, and then I call the subroutine once, and then print the output to the web server. You can have someone else(web/graphic designer) edit the HTML file, and your code stays intact.

Good Luck!

"Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin

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Re^2: Calling functions in middle of CGI HTML declarations by Mr. Muskrat (Canon) on Aug 26, 2012 at 18:45 UTC
Better advice would be to use an existing, well-tested template solution such as Template, Template::Simple or HTML::Template (or one of the many others available on CPAN).	[reply]
Re^3: Calling functions in middle of CGI HTML declarations by flexvault (Monsignor) on Aug 27, 2012 at 02:40 UTC
You're entitled to your opinion! You're not entitled to tell me what my opinion is! Thank you! "Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin	[reply]
Re^4: Calling functions in middle of CGI HTML declarations by Mr. Muskrat (Canon) on Aug 27, 2012 at 03:05 UTC
It's the opinion of the Perl community at large. I just happen to agree with it.	[reply]