Perl Programming Language 13.0

Perl Programming Language 13.0

Anastasia Kovba  ❘ Freeware
iOS
out of 3 votes
Latest Version
13.0
Safe to install

The Perl programming language is now accessible on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, providing a robust platform for both learning and application. This versatile language serves various functions such as educational pursuits, complex mathematical computations, and recreational programming tasks. The application offers significant value for those looking to strengthen their skills in Perl, although in-app purchases are required for additional compilations and features. An active internet connection is necessary to utilize its compilation capabilities.

  • A notable programming tool available on the App Store.
  • An excellent resource for iOS users seeking to explore the intricacies of Perl.

Features include:

  • Compilation and execution of programs.
  • User input prior to program execution with corresponding text output.
  • An advanced source code editor featuring syntax highlighting, line numbers, customizable color themes, and an enhanced on-screen keyboard.
  • Options for importing and exporting programs via iTunes or email.
  • Access to an online language reference and multiple sample programs.

Limitations include:

  • An internet connection is required for compiling and running programs.
  • Support for graphics, network interactions, file system access, and real-time input is limited.
  • The maximum runtime for any given program is restricted to 15 seconds.

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Perl, a high-level and dynamic programming language, was initially developed by Larry Wall in 1987 to facilitate report processing in Unix. Over the years, it has transformed significantly into a favored tool among programmers. Wall continues to oversee its evolution, including the anticipated release of Perl 6. The language incorporates features from various programming languages such as C, shell scripting (sh), AWK, and sed, providing powerful text processing capabilities without the data length constraints that often accompany traditional Unix tools. Perl's versatility led to its popular use as a CGI scripting language during the late 1990s owing to its parsing strengths.

Beyond CGI applications, Perl plays an essential role in graphics programming, system administration, network programming, finance, bioinformatics, and more. Its reputation as "the Swiss Army chainsaw of programming languages" stems from its flexibility and potency. Furthermore, it has been referred to as the "duct tape that holds the Internet together," highlighting its widespread utility despite its perceived complexity.

Development of Perl began in 1987 while Wall was employed at Unisys, with the first version being released to a newsgroup on December 18 of that year. Subsequent versions saw rapid advancements; for instance, Perl 2 introduced an improved regular expression engine in 1988, while Perl 3 added support for binary data streams in 1989.

Initially documented only through an increasingly lengthy man page, Perl gained a formal reference with the publication of "Programming Perl" in 1991—commonly known by programmers as the "Camel Book." This marked version 4 of Perl; although it did not signify major changes to the language itself, it aligned the versioning with this comprehensive documentation effort.

Overview

Perl Programming Language is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Anastasia Kovba.

The latest version of Perl Programming Language is 13.0, released on 01/05/2025. It was initially added to our database on 01/05/2025.

Perl Programming Language runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Perl Programming Language gave it a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

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