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Perl was originally created as a programming tool for Unix, but the emergence of the Web has thrust Perl into the mainstream. Perl is the language of choice for creating CGI scripts to add interactivity to Web sites. JavaScript is Netscape's popular scripting language for building interactive Web applications and is often used in combination with Perl.

Perl, CGI, and JavaScript Complete, Second Edition is a one-of-a-kindbook—valuable both for its broad content and its low price. This bookcontains a wealth of information essential for any web developer in need of acomplete reference to the most popular technologies for building interactivewebsites.

Like its predecessor, this updated edition of Perl, CGI,and JavaScript Complete thoroughly covers the fundamentals of Perl 5.8,JavaScript 1.5, and the CGI protocol. In addition, it emphasizes the importantskills needed to create today’s interactive websites. You’ll see howto use hidden fields and cookies, interface JavaScript with CGI programs, andmonitor website activity with Perl. You’ll read about Perl’s supportfor Unicode, for manipulating external databases, and for XML processing. Thebook’s JavaScript and Perl reference sections have been updated with thelatest objects, functions, and modules.

Perl, CGI, and JavaScriptComplete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex’s finest authors,so you’ll know where to go to learn even more about vital web-developmenttopics.

Inside:

JavaScript Fundamentals

Learning the Fundamentals

Working with JavaScript

AddingJavaScript to Your Web Page

Working with Objects
AdvancedJavaScript

• Processing Forms
• Using Hidden Fields andCookies
• Interfacing JavaScript with CGI Programs

Perl & CGIFundamentals

• Introducing Perl and CGI
• Writing YourFirst Program
• Debugging Your Programs
• Using CGI in the RealWorld
• Creating HTML Forms with Perl
• Perl andUnicode

Building Web Applications with Perl

Creating a Guest Book for Your Website

Monitoring WebsiteActivity

Implementing E-mail Solutions

Databases and the Web

XMLSolutions in Perl
JavaScript and Perl References

JavaScript Objects

Perl Functions

Perl Modules