Data Types
See the section Variables for the role of the sigils.
Type | Sigil | Description |
|---|---|---|
Array | @ | Indexable list of scalar values. |
Code | & | A piece of Perl code, e.g., a subroutine. |
Format | Â | A format for producing reports. |
Glob | * | All data types. |
Hash | % | Associative array of scalar values. |
IO | Â | Filehandle. Used in input and output operations. |
Scalar | $ | Strings, numbers, typeglobs, and references. |
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