CGI Programming with Perl

CGI Programming with Perl shows how to use CGI to deliver dynamic content on your web site. Based on teh best-selling CGI Programming on the World Wide Web, this edition has been completely rewritten to demonstrate current techniques available with the CGI.pm module and the latest versions of Perl. The book starts by explaining how CGI and the underlying HTTP protocol work, and then move quickly into the important details of developing CGI programs. Topics include incorporating JavaScript for form validation; controlling browser caching; making CGI scripts secure in Perl; working with databases; creating simple search engines; maintaing state between multiple sessions; generating graphics dynamically; improving performance of your CGI scripts; and much more. CGI Programming with Perl is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to program in CGI and already knows some Perl.