10 things every Perl hacker (and expert) should know

This document lists 10 things you should know about the Perl programming language before jumping into your first program.

In large part because of its ease of use and its effectiveness for simple tasks, the Perl programming language attracts users who are often new to coding. But before jumping fully into Perl programming there are a few things you should know that will make your life easier, both when writing code and when asking for help from Perl experts. This download lists 10 things you should know about the Perl programming language.Are you an expert Perl programmer? What additional advice can you give aspiring Perl users? What is your favorite Perl script?

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