Mastering Perl Programming: Basics To Advanced Techniques

Learn Perl programming with hands-on mastery of variables, loops, operators, file I/O, and advanced regular expressions.

What you'll learn

Writing and executing Perl scripts from scratch.

Using variables, loops, and operators effectively.

Handling file input/output operations and string functions.

Building modular scripts with subroutines and references.

Crafting advanced regular expressions for real-world applications.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of programming concepts (optional but helpful).

A computer with Perl installed (installation guidance provided).

Enthusiasm to learn and experiment with code!

Description

IntroductionDive into the world of Perl programming, a versatile and powerful language widely used for system administration, web development, and data manipulation. This course is designed to guide you from the basics of Perl to advanced concepts, equipping you with the skills needed to create efficient scripts and applications. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to enhance your coding expertise, this course offers a structured approach to mastering Perl.Section-Wise OverviewSection 1: Introduction to PerlStart your journey with an introduction to Perl programming. The opening lecture, "Hello World," walks students through setting up their environment and writing their first Perl script, laying a solid foundation for what's to come.Section 2: Understanding Perl VariablesLearn the core building blocks of Perl scripts: variables. This section covers scalar, list, and hash variables, their creation, and operations like range and printing. By the end, students will understand how to manage and manipulate data structures efficiently in Perl.Section 3: Perl LoopsLoops are essential for automation and iteration in programming. This section delves into while, for, and foreach loops, including practical control mechanisms. Multiple hands-on sessions ensure a thorough understanding of practical applications.Section 4: Perl OperatorsExplore Perl operators in depth, from arithmetic and relational operators to specialized commands like cmp and redo. This section sharpens your ability to perform complex operations in Perl scripts.Section 5: Perl Subroutines and ReferencesMaster subroutines to streamline your code, learn about global variables, and dive into references and dereferencing. This section helps students write modular and reusable Perl scripts.Section 6: File I/O and String FunctionsHandle files and strings like a pro! This section covers file input/output operations in detail, including string manipulation functions like push, pop, shift, unshift, and powerful tools like split and grep.Section 7: Mastering Perl Regular ExpressionsThe crown jewel of Perl! Gain expertise in regular expressions to search, manipulate, and validate data. This section progressively introduces regex, covering six comprehensive parts to make you a regex expert.ConclusionBy the end of this course, students will have mastered Perl programming from its fundamentals to advanced techniques. Equipped with this knowledge, you can confidently tackle challenges in system administration, web development, and beyond.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Hello World

Section 2: PERL Variables

Lecture 2 PERL Variables

Lecture 3 List Variables - Range Operator

Lecture 4 PERL Variables - Hash

Lecture 5 PERL Variables Hash Creation

Lecture 6 PERL Variables Hash Print

Lecture 7 PERL Conditions

Lecture 8 PERL Loops While

Lecture 9 PERL Loops For loop

Section 3: PERL Loops

Lecture 10 PERL Loops - Foreach

Lecture 11 PERL Loops - Controls

Lecture 12 PERL Loops - Controls Practical Part 1

Lecture 13 PERL Loops - Controls Practical Part 2

Lecture 14 PERL Loops - Controls Practical Part 3

Section 4: PERL Operator

Lecture 15 Redo

Lecture 16 Operators - Arithmetic

Lecture 17 Operators - Relational

Lecture 18 cmp

Lecture 19 Operators - Other

Section 5: PERL Subroutines

Lecture 20 Subroutine

Lecture 21 Global variables

Lecture 22 References

Lecture 23 References continued

Lecture 24 Dereference

Section 6: PERL File I/O & Functions

Lecture 25 File IO Part 1

Lecture 26 File IO Part 2

Lecture 27 File IO Part 3

Lecture 28 File IO Part 4

Lecture 29 String functions Part 1

Lecture 30 String functions Part 2

Lecture 31 String functions Part 3

Lecture 32 Push-pop

Lecture 33 Push-pop continued

Lecture 34 Shift-unshift

Lecture 35 Split

Lecture 36 Grep

Lecture 37 Grep continued

Section 7: Perl Regular Expression

Lecture 38 Regex Part 1

Lecture 39 Regex Part 2

Lecture 40 Regex Part 3

Lecture 41 Regex Part 4

Lecture 42 Regex Part 5

Lecture 43 Regex Part 6

Beginners seeking to learn Perl programming from scratch.,Developers looking to enhance their scripting skills.,System administrators and data analysts interested in automation and data manipulation.,Anyone curious about the power of regular expressions in Perl.