erl is a high-level, general-purpose programming language originally designed for text manipulation and report generation. It is widely used in web development, network programming, system administration, and database interaction. Perl scripts are typically used to automate repetitive tasks, such as file management, parsing log files, or extracting specific data from text files. The language provides rich libraries, a variety of data types, and strong built-in support for regular expressions, which makes it particularly effective for tasks involving complex text processing.
In Perl scripting, a script can be executed directly from the command line and can be written using simple syntax. Its versatility makes it popular in a range of domains, from web development (e.g., CGI scripts) to bioinformatics. Perl’s strong community and continuous updates have helped it maintain a robust presence in the software development world, particularly in legacy systems and systems where rapid development is required.
Key features of Perl include: