Certified Perl Developer

The Certified Perl Developer course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to become proficient Perl programmers. Perl is a high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its flexibility, expressiveness, and extensive text-processing capabilities. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of topics, providing a deep understanding of Perl programming concepts, best practices, and practical application.

Course Objectives:

• Master the fundamentals of Perl programming language
• Learn the syntax and features of Perl to write efficient and reliable code
• Understand regular expressions and their powerful use in pattern matching and text processing
• Explore Perl's object-oriented programming capabilities
• Gain hands-on experience in writing Perl scripts for various applications
• Discover advanced topics such as file handling, database connectivity, and web programming with Perl
• Develop a strong understanding of Perl modules and CPAN (Comprehensive Perl Archive Network)
• Apply best practices for code organization, testing, and debugging
• Learn how to build scalable and maintainable Perl applications
• Stay updated with the latest Perl developments and community resources

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Perl
   • History and features of Perl
   • Installing Perl
   • Perl syntax and basic data types
   • Variables, operators, and expressions
   • Control structures and loops
2. Regular Expressions
   • Pattern matching and substitution
   • Meta-characters and quantifiers
   • Capturing groups and backreferences
   • Advanced regex techniques
3. Subroutines and Modules
   • Creating and using subroutines
   • Scope and variable visibility
   • Understanding Perl modules
   • Working with CPAN
4. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in Perl
   • Introduction to OOP concepts
   • Defining classes and objects
   • Inheritance and polymorphism
   • Encapsulation and data hiding
5. File Handling and I/O Operations
   • Reading from and writing to files
   • File and directory manipulation
   • Error handling and exception management
6. Database Connectivity with Perl
   • Working with relational databases
   • Using DBI (Database Interface) module
   • Executing SQL queries and retrieving results
7. Web Programming with Perl
   • CGI programming with Perl
   • Creating dynamic web content
   • Interacting with web forms and databases