PHP is a programming language that you can use to write Web applications. A Web application can be anything from a simple “contact us” form through to a fully-fledged blogging system, online store, or forum system.
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Getting Started with Your Web Hosting Service
You’ve done your research, you’ve picked a good hosting plan, and you’ve signed up. What’s the next step? You’ll need to orient yourself to the contents of your Web space, and learn how to upload Web pages. This tutorial shows you how.
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Data Types in Perl
Like most programming languages, Perl knows about different varieties of data. In this tutorial we’ll explore the most common data types used in Perl:
- Scalars
- Arrays (lists)
- Associative arrays (hashes)
Writing a Simple Form Mailer
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create a simple form mailer CGI script in Perl. A form mailer script allows you to add feedback forms to your site. Visitors fill in the forms, and the information they fill in is emailed to you.
Your First CGI Script
In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to write a very simple CGI script. I’ll also show you how to upload the script to your server, and get the script running.
Once you’ve mastered the technique of uploading this CGI script, you can use the same technique to install other CGI scripts too!