dotcomma: MySQL Database Interaction with Perl

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 29, 2000

[ Thanks to JohnX
for this link. ]

“Perl uses many different methods to interact with
databases, and below, I am outlining how to use just some of the
methods.
“

“I am assuming you have knowledge in Perl, SQL and HTML! Before
trying all this out, you will have to download and install the DBI
module for MySQL, available at CPAN.”

“This tutorial only explains the basic uses of the DBI module.
After reading this tutorial it is suggested you read up more on
this topic….”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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