Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Perl

Literals and Variables

String Functions

Variables

Conditionals

Loops

Lesson Summary

Introduction to perl - Assessment

In this module, you will be introduced to the general-purpose programming language Perl. This module explores a brief history of Perl, string functions, variable interpolation, and how to use loops to iterate collections of items. It illustrates the uses of variables and distinguishes between single and double coated strings.

Lists

List Demos

Command Line Input

File Input and Output

Hashing

Data Structures, Input and Output - Assessment

In this module, you will be introduced to the manipulation of codes in Perl using various concepts like the list, list demos, array interpolation, and command-line input. This module explores adding, changing and accessing key values in a hash. Also, it illustrates testing for files using test operators as well as provides the various syntax for these Perl concepts.

Subroutines

Arguments and Return Values

Simple Regular Expressions

Metacharacters

Text Manipulations

Subroutines and Regex - Assessment

In this module, you will be introduced to creating and invoking subroutine in Perl. This module explores manipulating Perl codes with text manipulations, metacharacters and single regular expressions. Also, it illustrates global modifier, private subroutines and variable argument list in Perl programming language.

Perl Fundamentals - Assessment

This free online course will teach you to program in Perl, a general-purpose programming language.

Perl Fundamentals

The Perl programming language is commonly used for file processing. This free online course will teach you about the various concepts used to manipulate Perl codes. You will learn how to use string functions, lists, conditional statements, different types of loops as well as subroutines. You will also learn about literals and variables in Perl. This course is useful in developing error-free programs, graphical user interfaces or managing data.

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