CrazeD Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 What exactly is Perl used for? I know it is 'similar' to PHP, but what is it used for? I'm on a quest to become a web developer, and I'm going to be getting some books on some languages and stuff that I'm poor at. I was considering Perl, but I don't know much about it. Considering I'm pretty fluent with PHP, is Perl worth learning? Is it commonly used in web development? What about the similar languages (Python, Ruby)? Thanks. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/110482-is-perl-worth-learning/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
effigy Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 There's a big discussion on Perl here. I cannot give you any advice on the others. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/110482-is-perl-worth-learning/#findComment-566826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazeD Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thanks. I'll probably get a Perl book, just to get the language under my belt. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/110482-is-perl-worth-learning/#findComment-566832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlumph Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Design is more important than language Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/110482-is-perl-worth-learning/#findComment-566866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
effigy Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Start here: http://learn.perl.org/ Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/110482-is-perl-worth-learning/#findComment-567291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazeD Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Design is more important than language I like to be well-rounded. @effigy: Thanks, but I learn better with books. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/110482-is-perl-worth-learning/#findComment-568554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjBaz100 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 NOOOOO.. why not just stick with PHP.???? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/110482-is-perl-worth-learning/#findComment-623513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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