Custom CGI Scripting with Perl

The book begins with an overview of CGI fundamentals and shows you how to set up a server for integrating CG I scripts. Hanegan then offers detailed coverage of Perl, including all the syntax for CGI programs. He also shows you how to upload and test scripts, as well as how to use libraries much more effectively. And all of this information is tied together with real-world, step-by-step instructions so that you can create and customize your own applications.

Custom CGI Scripting with pert is a must-have if you plan on applying CGI to your Web site. This book will help you:

• Set up, develop, and customize your Web site with the help of detailed example source code that's broken down line by line
• Work with HTTP variables to improve your site
• Utilize the print function, variables, subroutines, comparisons, error handling, HTML forms, and other functions
• Customize your applications to meet your business needs

• About the Author
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Overivew of CGI
• Chapter 3: The CGI Framework
• Chapter 4: Installing a CGI Script
• Chapter 5: Introduction to Perl
• Chapter 6: Using the Print Statement
• Chapter 7: Using Variables
• Chapter 8: Statements and Conditionals
• Chapter 9: Using Subroutines
• Chapter 10: Pattern Matching
• Chapter 11: File Input and Output
• Chapter 12: Working with HTML Forms
• Chapter 13: Using Databases
• Chapter 14: Interacting with Your Operating System
• Chapter 15: Error Handling
• Chapter 16: Debugging Perl Scripts
• Chapter 17: Securing your Perl Script
• Chapter 18: Planning Your Script
• Chapter 19: Email Response Form
• Chapter 20: Guestbook
• Chapter 21: Flat-File Databases
• Index