[JaxPM] perl documentation

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On the jacksonville-pm-list; Jax.PM'er Jax PM Moderator <jacksonville-pm-list at happyfunball.pm.org> wrote -

Learning Perl is a good book to have 'any way...'

And yes, this subject is 'right on topic.'

The on-line docs are better, mainly from the stand-point that
they are 'evolving' and the printed versions (books) are static.


IMHO:  Once it's printed - it's out-of-date...

>From another angle - the on-line version is prone to
'hic-cups' in syntax and other issues.  Basically, take
each source, book or on-line, with a small grain of salt.

-Sneex- :]
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> From: Nate <nate at netimages.com>
> Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 18:07:49 -0800 (PST)
> To: jacksonville-pm-list at happyfunball.pm.org
> Subject: [JaxPM] perl documentation
> 
> On the jacksonville-pm-list; Jax.PM'er Nate <nate at netimages.com> wrote -
> 
> I've been wondering lately if there is a very big difference between the
> online documentation for perl and the O'Reilly books.
> 
> The O'Reilly books are fantastic, and they are the reason that I haven't
> had to come to the list much for help. I have a quick reference (Perl in a
> Nutshell), an in-depth tutorial on the most commonly used aspects of the
> language (Learning Perl), an in-depth language reference (Camel book), and
> a handy guide to help me start a new project in the right direction
> (Cookbook).
> 
> The funny thing is, the other day I looked up some information on perl
> formats, and I saw the exact same info in the Camel and in the online
> docs. I mean EXACTLY.
> 
> I haven't had the time to look up a bunch of other things to see how
> similar they are, but I suspect that since Tom C. wrote most of the
> perl online docs (or so I've heard) along with Larry and Randal that they
> would be quite similar overall.
> 
> What is the take of the more seasoned perl-mongers on the list? Would you
> say that a novice should just buy Learning Perl and rely on the online
> docs from there, and save some bread? There is the obvious advantage of
> being able to read a book on the bus or train or in bed, but aside from
> that, are the online docs just as good?
> 
> Bill, I hope this isn't off topic.


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