The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for the Perl Developer In depth and current overview of common challenges with Perl Fluency with Perl is essential for a career as a developer, and having a firm grasp on Perl basics can impress during a job interview. From helping you assess your current skill level to preparing for the interview, this guide will get you where you need to be. With Perl's versatility, a true understanding is the only way to go, so set yourself apart from other candidates and show you have what it takes to land the job. More than just a rehash of the basics, more than just documentation and sales presentations, each section is based on project knowledge and experience gained on successful high-profile Perl implementations so you can set yourself apart from other candidates Key topics include: . Perl for text manipulation, system administration, and web development . Features new to Perl 5 . Data munging . Challenges with implementation and configurations . Unique aspects of coding with Perl