Perl, which stands for Practical Extraction and Reporting Language, is a scripting language originally developed by Larry Wall in 1987. It was meant for text manipulation, but now it is used for a wide range of tasks, including system administration, Web development, network programming, GUI development, and more. Whether you're an information technology professional, a student, or an executive seeking to utilize Perl to help your organization, this book will help you to understand exactly what Perl is and how it can be ...
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Perl, which stands for Practical Extraction and Reporting Language, is a scripting language originally developed by Larry Wall in 1987. It was meant for text manipulation, but now it is used for a wide range of tasks, including system administration, Web development, network programming, GUI development, and more. Whether you're an information technology professional, a student, or an executive seeking to utilize Perl to help your organization, this book will help you to understand exactly what Perl is and how it can be used in various fields. Throughout the book, you'll find examples, figures, and instructions on where you can find additional information online so you can effectively use Perl. Whether you're working with vast amounts of information generated from seismic surveys, in the oil industry or another field, you'll get essential tools with Programming Perl for Geoscientists.
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