Proper noun
Perl
(computer languages) A family of high-level programming languages, particularly used for text processing.
A beginner's tutorial for those new to programming or just new to Perl. Source: Internet
Adam Kennedy's PPI project focused on parsing Perl code as a document (retaining its integrity as a document), instead of parsing Perl as executable code (that not even Perl itself can always do). Source: Internet
A major additional feature introduced with Perl 5 was the ability to package code as reusable modules. Source: Internet
Because the Perl interpreter can simulate a Turing machine during its compile phase, it would need to decide the halting problem in order to complete parsing in every case. Source: Internet
Applications Perl has many and varied applications, compounded by the availability of many standard and third-party modules. Source: Internet
As a hive of activity in the Perl world, the CPAN both shapes and is shaped by Perl culture. Source: Internet