APM: Perl training

[marvin]

I agree with Jeremy.  I am currently learning perl and using a book rather 
than classes.  I purchased "Perl By Example" and I am using it to learn perl. 
BTW, I find quite a few perl books at the Downtown Public Library.

Marvin

On Wednesday 11 June 2003 11:58 am,  Jeremy wrote:
> I knew very little of any other language when I started learning Perl.
> I found it pretty easy to pick up using the Sam's Teach Yourself Perl in
> 21 days book....  It does have some typos that get a bit frustrating at
> times, but it's concise and well structured.  The O'Reilly "Camel" is
> probably the best Perl book out, but i wouldn't recommend it as a first
> step since it's quite dense.  If you're already a programmer; Perl ought
> to be a snap.  Frankly, I think taking a class would be a waste of money
> when the resources you need can be had for free or under $50.  If you
> really want to learn it well then read & practice, read & practice...
> That's what the prof will tell you to do.
>
> -Jeremy
>
> On Wed, 2003-06-11 at 10:13, Randall Hennig wrote:
> > Does anybody know of any local places in town that do Perl training?  I
> > found one called HOTT, but they are a little to expensive.  ACC has a
> > class, but it already started and the next one starts in September.  I'm
> > thinking about enrolling into a professional training course for Perl,
> > recently if possible.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Randy
> >
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