Perl is a high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, dynamic programming language. It was originally developed by Larry Wall in 1987 as a Unix scripting language to make report processing easier. Perl is widely used for web development, system administration, network programming, GUI development, and more. It is also used as a glue language to connect existing components together.
Perl is popular among developers for its flexibility and powerful features. It is often used to quickly develop prototypes and to automate tasks. It is also used for rapid application development, as it is easy to learn and use.
The Perl market is composed of companies that provide services related to Perl programming. These services include consulting, training, software development, and support. Companies in the Perl market include ActiveState, cPanel, and O'Reilly Media. Show Less Read more
