Higher-Order Perl Transforming Programs with Programs

Author/creator Dominus,Mark Jason
Format Electronic
Publication InfoFocal Press [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books Los Angeles : Sony Electronics [Distributor]
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Computer Science 1995 - 2006
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Summary Annotation Most Perl programmers were originally trained as C and Unix programmers, so the Perl programs that they write bear a strong resemblance to C programs. However, Perl incorporates many features that have their roots in other languages such as Lisp. These advanced features are not well understood and are rarely used by most Perl programmers, but they are very powerful. They can automate tasks in everyday programming that are difficult to solve in any other way. One of the most powerful of these techniques is writing functions that manufacture or modify other functions. For example, instead of writing ten similar functions, a programmer can write a general pattern or framework that can then create the functions as needed according to the pattern. For several years Mark Jason Dominus has worked to apply functional programming techniques to Perl. Now Mark brings these flexible programming methods that he has successfully taught in numerous tutorials and training sessions to a wider audience.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9780080478340
ISBN0080478344 (E-Book) Active Record
Stock number00991439

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Electronic Resources ✔ Available