Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review

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Book:		Learning Perl on Win32 Systems
Subject:		Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review
Date:		2002-05-03 21:28:27
From:		Roy Staples

Rating: This book is a good start. I disagree with some of the other reviews. They seem to miss the point. First, I'd like to say that you need to have some programming backround before you start learning Perl. The first chapter is a tough one otherwise. The author does explain things very well, considering the breadth of the subject. If the book gets you to the point where you are convinced that Perl is a good tool, then it has done its job. If you want an exhaustive approach, get Programming Perl. Yes, the examples are a little lacking. (What do you want - it's 300 pages!). If you want examples, check out the many Perl websites, or get the Perl Cookbook. In closing, I'd like to say that I love O'Reilly for having produced this book. It takes a pragmatic publisher to aggressively present important and useful subjects, especially given the OS background of Mr. O'Reilly himself. Because of his books, I have learned to value the advantages to the nix's, without having to blindside myself to the advantages of Windows. On either OS, Perl is GREAT!*