Perl has grown from a relatively obscure programming language known only to Unix experts to a widely used language particularly valuable for CGI (Common Gateway Interface) work. This book is a hands-on guide to programming in Perl, including a brief tutorial and instructions for how to obtain Perl 5 interpreters. After a thorough description of the language and its features, the book explores Perl 5 implementations including WWW applications, database interfaces, and server interfaces. It also covers both TKPerl5 and NTPerl5.