| Description |
xxx, 624 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Using This Book -- Ch. 2. Using CGI and Perl -- Ch. 3. Installing CGI Programs -- Ch. 4. Managing Files: Fileseek.CGI -- Ch. 5. Gathering Input: Formhandler.CGI -- Ch. 6. Spreading the Word: Broadcaster.CGI -- Ch. 7. Doing Business: Webshop.CGI -- Ch. 8. Getting Opinions: Feedback.CGI -- Ch. 9. Keeping Track: Pagecontrol.CGI -- Ch. 10. Restricting Access: Authenticate.CGI -- Ch. 11. Getting Support: The Subroutines -- App. A. CGI Debugging Secrets -- App. B. CGI Environment Variables -- App. C. CGI Security -- App. D. HTTP Headers -- App. E. CGI/Perl Resource Guide -- App. F. CD-ROM Guide -- App. G. The Perl Artistic License |
| Summary |
The CGI/Perl Cookbook begins with a concise overview of CGI programming for beginners, followed by a guide to installing CGI programs on UNIX, PC, and MacOS Web servers. The rest of the book is devoted to line-by-line, feature-by-feature explanations of seven cutting-edge CGI programs; including a search engine, password protection, advanced form processing, a shopping cart, customized bulk e-mail, advanced visitor feedback, and more; as well as 13 subroutines for e-mail support, file encoding, credit card validation, e-mail address checking, error handling, and text encryption. You also get a usage guide, installation instructions, and professional CGI and Perl programming tricks and customization tips for each program and subroutine |
| Notes |
"Wiley computer publishing." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying computer disc: MS-DOS; Windows; Unix; MacOS |
| Subject |
CGI (Computer network protocol)
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Internet programming.
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Perl (Computer program language)
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| Author |
Wright, Matthew, 1979-
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| LC no. |
97013304 |
| ISBN |
0471168963 (paperback: alk. paper/CD-ROM) |
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