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Web Client Programming with Perl
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Web Client Programming with Perl |
Author: Clinton Wong
Published: 1997-03-31 |
List price: $29.95
Our price: $55.77
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As of: December 01st, 2008 07:50:19 PM
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Customer comments on this selection.
 WCP? No experience? Start here.
When I found this book years ago, it opened up a new door for me. There was literally nothing out there on the subject, let alone one that addressed the needs of a novice like me. The writer clearly knew who his audience was. If you are the kind who has a firm grasp of GET, POST and so on, you probably don't need this book. Otherwise, if you want to DRIVE on the internet on your own, this book is the one. I'm sure it's still very relevant. It skips the stuff that might confuse you (and there is a lot more of that nowadays).
Great book for learning and a bargain
The book is a bit outdated now but still good for learning Perl and HTTP/web client programming that can be adapted for other languages as well. And since it's old, you can get it for cheap online and at used bookstores.
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 Before, during, and after the Civil War
Living in the Shenandoah Valley, the book made a lot of sense to me and provided information as to J. Hotchkiss' early life and his life after the war. I grew up in Roanoke, Va. which was the headquarters for the Norfolk Western RR, and reading about how Hotchkiss helped the RR to expand into SW Va. and into W. Va. was interesting. Also about his desire to get a physical map of Va. published and how he worked with William B. Rogers the State Geologists (namesake for the highest mountain in Va.). The bottom line is this book is a history book and it follows the title in its content.
 Oh My good lord! What happened?
I see little that could improve upon this book. Its examples are awful and assume a knowledge of Perl not expected of similar entry-level texts.pAvoid this book unless you have a great solid background in Perl. But then again, if that's the case you probably wouldn't need this book.
Too shallow.
I personally found this book much less informative than I was hoping.pMost of the book is dedicated to explaining the ins and outs of HTTP. There is not enough sample code, and the code that is given is pretty basic.pAs far as information about programming web clients with perl, I have found that it is more helpful to just do web seraches, and read the examples available on various web sites.pThe book does do a good job of explaining HTTP and the how web clients operate. I just wish there had been more information about Perl clients specifically.pI wouldn't pay [as much] for this book. Look for it used, it's not hard to find.
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