- Paperback: 784 pages
- Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 1 edition (Jan 6 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0201615711
- ISBN-13: 978-0201615715
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 18.3 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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#407,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #33 in Books > Computers & Internet > Networking > Network Programming
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Product Description
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"Network programming"--the term had a distinct meaning once, but now it begs the question, "Is there another kind?" That's why Lincoln Stein's Network Programming with Perl is valuable. It shows how one of the world's top Perl authorities brings the language to bear on problems that require communication among computers, showing that you may not have to resort to Java as soon as you may have thought to meet a networking requirement. What's more, Stein doesn't assume you have a lot of Perl expertise. An intermediate-level familiarity with the language should enable you to understand the examples in the book and follow the commentary: the classic code-and-commentary structure.
Stein presents full, working scripts, calling attention to particularly interesting lines and passages by repeating them in the text. If a program makes use of an unusual or previously undiscussed function (and lots of them do, because one of the author's missions is to introduce the contents of specialised libraries), its syntax and legal parameters will be documented and a concise statement of its behaviour provided. The example programs are the best part of this book, though. As the problems get more complicated, it's fun to watch Stein solve them with efficient, attractive code. Unless you're a really experienced professional, you'll be able to study the examples in this book and learn a lot.
Topics covered:
- Perl function libraries and techniques that allow programs to interact with resources over a network
- IO::Socket library
- Net::FTP library
- Net::Telnet library
- Net::SMTP library
- Chat problems
- Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) issues
- Markup-language parsing
- Internet Protocol (IP) broadcasting and multicasting
Book Description
The first comprehensive guide to creating TCP/IP network applications with Perl!
Detailed, code-rich coverage from a popular and well-known Perl authority.
Chapter-length Internet application case studies- FTP/Telnet, Mail/News, and Web services.
Perfect for Web developers and system administrators who want to build more powerful networking software -- without writing in C! Any developer whos comfortable with Perl can build remarkably powerful TCP/IP network applications -- no C required! In Network Programming with Perl, Lincoln Stein shows how, step-by-step, with extensive code examples. Modeled on W. Richard Stevens legendary Unix network programming book, this book opens up network programming to a new generation of programmer- Web developers ready to build serious network applications and solve complex network problems. Stein begins with an overview of Perls increasingly powerful networking facilities; then introduces Berkeley Sockets, and the UDP and TCP protocols at the heart of network programming. He presents Perls IO-- socket API, which simplifies the creation and use of sockets; demonstrates how to create forking servers; and introduces practical techniques for creating multithreaded and multiplexed applications. Modeled upon the style of Stevens, and using extensive sample code, Stein demonstrates all of the key features. Network Programming with Perl also includes chapter-length explanations of creating Internet modules for FTP and Telnet; Mail and News; and Web services.
Lincoln Stein, a scientist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has been writing Perl networking applications since 1991 and is widely respected throughout the Perl community. He writes for Perl Journal and Web Techniques, and is author of two Addison-Wesley books- How to Set Up & Maintain a Web Site, and Web Security.
Detailed, code-rich coverage from a popular and well-known Perl authority.
Chapter-length Internet application case studies- FTP/Telnet, Mail/News, and Web services.
Perfect for Web developers and system administrators who want to build more powerful networking software -- without writing in C! Any developer whos comfortable with Perl can build remarkably powerful TCP/IP network applications -- no C required! In Network Programming with Perl, Lincoln Stein shows how, step-by-step, with extensive code examples. Modeled on W. Richard Stevens legendary Unix network programming book, this book opens up network programming to a new generation of programmer- Web developers ready to build serious network applications and solve complex network problems. Stein begins with an overview of Perls increasingly powerful networking facilities; then introduces Berkeley Sockets, and the UDP and TCP protocols at the heart of network programming. He presents Perls IO-- socket API, which simplifies the creation and use of sockets; demonstrates how to create forking servers; and introduces practical techniques for creating multithreaded and multiplexed applications. Modeled upon the style of Stevens, and using extensive sample code, Stein demonstrates all of the key features. Network Programming with Perl also includes chapter-length explanations of creating Internet modules for FTP and Telnet; Mail and News; and Web services.
Lincoln Stein, a scientist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has been writing Perl networking applications since 1991 and is widely respected throughout the Perl community. He writes for Perl Journal and Web Techniques, and is author of two Addison-Wesley books- How to Set Up & Maintain a Web Site, and Web Security.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Network Programming with Perl (Paperback)
This book is excellent. This is one of very few books that the author really takes time, has a good plan to write a book and have good understanding of the subject. I read many computer books that are just repetitive so it can make the books thick enough to look like a 'good book' (May be this is what US raaders like). I try my best to avoid those books. Those books do not say much in hundreds of pages. But this book is not that kind of book. Every pages are worth to read. It is quite easy to follow. (I do know a bit of TCP/IP from reading other books before I read this book.) E.g. Stevens TCP/IP books. Unfortunately he died and he won't be able to update those great books. Some authors are not professional, they just copy here and there. Then they put everything together. Those are terrible books to read. Those terrible books explain some simple concept again and again and take up hundreds of pages that can be done in half of volume. It is not just wasting the readers time (time is money) but also wasting the resource (trees)! Even most college textbooks are that way. Sometimes it is even worst since they know you won't haave much choices! I seldom to give 5 stars. This book does deserve 5 stars. You will enjoy this one if you like networking.
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One of my favorite Perl books.,
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This review is from: Network Programming with Perl (Paperback)
This is one of my favorite Perl books. It really serves what it says it will. It covers a great amount of Perl coding, but like the title says, goes into a lot of networking code, functions and so on. For Perl network programming, you really should have and use this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The nirvana,
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This review is from: Network Programming with Perl (Paperback)
Just to say this is a big introduction (from starts to experts) to the network stuff through the magnific language that is perl.Do you want to be a hacker? do you know enought of perl? Do you feel the only you need to be a hacker is some specific book that prepares to it? this is the one, BUY IT, at the end you will think this is one of the best books you have already read, i promise you. (if you already know the net, it explains how to do the stuff in perl in an exciting way!)
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