Cgi

Instant Web Scripts With Cgi Perl

Format: Paperback
Author: Selena Sol
ReleaseDate: September, 1996
Publisher: M & T Books
Rating:

Great Coverage Most Necessary Scripts
Real World Scripts. Great Book. Not an intro to Perl. Good coverage of some powerful scripts.

Best for use on Unix. Some work needed for use on NT. CD good, but check Selena's web site for the latest updates.

Great for intermediate & above users
Although I've been able to successfully customize some of the CGI scripts, I've had a bear of a time relating to the procedures and found no help what so ever in the error or troubleshooting department. I think this book is more informational than practical. All in all the scripts in this book are extremely powerfull, just make sure you make time for deciphering!.

Not for NT servers
Although the authors make an attempt to address the NT issues, I've been 100% unsuccessful in making their programming run. If you're running traditional UNIX web servers, you may find value in this book as it addresses many of the more common needs for CGI programming; however, if you're running on an NT web server, beware. Other uses for $40. include: dinner, Christmas presents, a good movie, 2 pizzas, 8 trips to McDonalds, 1/2-pair of shoes, 2 tanning sessions, a copy of Harper Lee's book and a cup of coffee . . .