The author writes "CGI::Application builds upon the bedrock of CGI, adding a structure for writing truly reusable Web-applications. CGI::Application takes what works about CGI and simply provides a structure to negate some of the more onerous programming techniques that have cast an unfavorable light upon it. CGI::Application code is so univer
In this Part 21 of "The Perl You Need To Know" series, it covers the Benchmark module � the handy Perl stopwatch that allows you to time, optimize, and slim down on code.
Ruckus MailFILTER is a thorough and effective enterprise-class email filtering application that will screen incoming email and determine if it should be delivered, rejected or quarantined. Ruckus MailFILTER provides cutting-edge email filtering technology, along with the features that most users really want (but haven't b
Tired of writing Perl code to parse form data? Take a leaf from the book of the experts and let CGI.pm do all the work for you. This article introduces you to CGI.pm's powerful page construction and form parsing capabilities, with simple examples of how you can use it to simplify your Perl development.
This is a comprehensive tutorial on object-oriented programming in Perl. Some of main topics include: Creating a Class, Class Data, Aggregation, Metaclassical Tools, and more.
This Part 5 of the Perl 101 series introduces you to subroutines and teaches you how to structure your code for maximum reusability. Also included: return values, my() and local() constructs, and a marriage proposal.
This is a list of common mistakes that people make when writing Perl scripts and suggestions on how to fix them. Included are general help tips on how to debug - very important particularly for beginners at programming. This list is based on the author's personal experience and complaints found on newsgroups/message boards.
Find out what those server response codes like 401, 404, 500 mean. It can help you troubleshoot minor problems - knowing these are a must if you'll be working on programs that run on a server.
These are a few guidelines to help you solving problems with your CGI Script. Topics include: Short overview of the CGI calling process, Server Errors - The server fails to execute the CGI, Logical Errors (Errors in the program flow), and more.