1. Perl
A simple test

2. Test program Download and install ActivePerl 5.14.2 (x86)
Download and install notepad++ installer
First perl program: hi.pl
#!/usr/bin/perl
print "Hi my name is Denis and I am from CORK \n “;
print is reserved word
“ “ string start and end
\n moves the cursor to next line
; terminates each line (like a .)
Open notepad/notepad++ and type the above
Save file as hi.pl
Ensure that hide file extensions option is unchecked if using notepad.
Run via the command line start->cmd: opens the dos window.
Move to directory where you save the file and at the command prompt type: perl hi.pl

3. Output of “Hi” program
Important: c:\Perlcode> is the folder I am storing my perl programs if you are storing them in a different location ensure you change the director to that location: c: (the drive) cd yourfolder

4. Exercise 1 Write a perl program that will display the following:
My name is your name; e.g.Denis
I am from ; e.g. Cork
I am currently doing the DT249 course
This course is called ……
Run code (via commandline) to verify it works