Introduction
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is virtually indistinguishable from magic." —Arthur C. Clarke
Remember this and hold it deep in your mind: There's nothing magical about programming a computer.
Like anything that seems magical, there's always a trick to it—and programming is no different. All you need are some analytical thinking skills, the desire to learn, and some time to learn Perl. The best way to learn how to program a computer—or any task really—is to have a goal. Your goal could be to spice up your Web pages, convert a program you already have to Perl, or to satisfy idle curiosity—it doesn't really matter.
Now, given that you've established a goal and have some thinking skills, what does this book have for you?
This book ...
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