I came to Perl with no real programming experience (I'd looked at C and Java a bit, but never used them and messed around with simple BASIC at school).
I was given the task of modifying a load of Perl code, so I went out and bought the "Learning Perl" book (By Randal L. Schwartz & Tom Christiansen) and took it from there. Taught me everything I needed to know (for the work I was doing) and I was able to start changing code within days. It wasn't much longer before I was creating new code of my own either. So, if a dullard like me with no previous experience can pick it up quickly, anyone who's done programming before should have no problems. -----Original Message----- From: Blazer [mailto:evanstroh...@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: 07 February 2009 23:05 To: beginners@perl.org Subject: How hard is it to learn this langauge? I have limited experience of programming in C & C++ - I cant claim to know either of these well, but i do try to keep building on what i know, when i can. I just kept reading that Perl was a very easy language to learn. Is this true or is it propaganda??? All I know is Larry Wall created it! Is it possible to get to grips with this language fast - like in two or three months? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: beginners-unsubscr...@perl.org For additional commands, e-mail: beginners-h...@perl.org http://learn.perl.org/ Capgemini is a trading name used by the Capgemini Group of companies which includes Capgemini UK plc, a company registered in England and Wales (number 943935) whose registered office is at No. 1 Forge End, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6DB. This message contains information that may be privileged or confidential and is the property of the Capgemini Group. It is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy, disseminate, distribute, or use this message or any part thereof. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all copies of this message. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: beginners-unsubscr...@perl.org For additional commands, e-mail: beginners-h...@perl.org http://learn.perl.org/
