Network Programming with Perl

Network Programming with Perl shows that you may not have to resort to Java to meet a networking requirement. An intermediate-level familiarity with the language should enable you to understand the examples in the book and follow its classic code-and-commentary structure. Stein presents full, working scripts, calling attention to particularly interesting lines and passages by repeating them in the text. As the problems get more complicated, it's fun to watch Stein solve them with efficient, attractive code. Unless you're a really experienced professional, you'll be able to study the examples in this book and learn a lot. Topics include Perl function libraries and techniques that allow programs to interact with resources over a network; IO::Socket library, Net::FTP library, Net::Telnet library, Net::SMTP library; Chat problems; Internet Message Access Protocol(IMAP) issues; Markup-language parsing; Internet Protocol (IP) broadcasting and multicasting.