Perl

Perl is a scripting language quite similar to the C language in syntax. When complied, it is nearly as fast as a fully pre-compiled C language program. Perl is a solid recommendation for creating CGI (common gateway interface) applications since it contains quality facilities for text manipulation. Perl is generally an easier and faster method of coding than more structured languages such as C and C++. At the same time, a program scripted in Perl can be rather complex. Many Perl plugins exist, allowing the language to be installed into a number of servers, loading it’s language into the memory. This reduces the time of compilation and prompts the faster execution of CGI scripts. Perl was originally an acronym for Practical Extraction and Reporting Language. According to Larry Wall, the script’s developer, this is no longer the case. It’s preferred reference is the usage of an upper-case Perl to represent the language itself, while the lower-case perl represents any compiler or interpreter of Perl.