Instant CGI/Perl

The Ultimate Collection of Ready-to-Use Code and Expert Techniques for CGI/Perl. Create useful, dynamic Web pages and applications by matching the consistency of CGI with the efficiency of Perl. This powerful guide offers out-of-the-box applications you can install on your Web site, plus an in-depth examination of the object library for advanced exploration of functionality. Build information-rich relationships with users that include secure transfer of everything from names and passwords to targeted information in multi-tiered shopping carts. Topical organization will help you find what you need rapidly and begin transforming your Web site today. With this book you'll learn about: Information sharing techniques, including sessions; Data abstraction and management with DataSource Application objects; Web programming with existing database architectures; The scripts work easily with Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, and most relational databases.