{"id":19,"date":"2026-10-13T20:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T20:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scmgalaxy.com\/tutorials\/2014\/07\/10\/perl-training\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T20:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T20:02:16","slug":"perl-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/perl-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Perl Training for DevOps and Build Engineers: Updated Course Guide and Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perl remains common in legacy automation, log processing, and build tooling. This updated guide helps SCM, build, release, and DevOps engineers understand what the original scmGalaxy Perl training covered and how to evaluate it for practical use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Originally published on 2014-07-10; fully revised and updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/perl-training.png\" alt=\"Perl training banner\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this Perl training is designed to cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original post presents scmGalaxy as a community-led initiative focused on software configuration management, SDLC optimization, agile practices, and engineering productivity. The Perl course is positioned as job-oriented training for configuration management and build\/release engineering roles, with instructor-led delivery in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Primary audience:<\/strong> SCM engineers, build\/release engineers, and developers.<\/li><li><strong>Assumed background:<\/strong> Basic programming knowledge in any language plus familiarity with the software development lifecycle.<\/li><li><strong>Learning style:<\/strong> Hands-on format, with the provider stating approximately 80% lab work.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course format and delivery model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the original page, the training is delivered as an intensive 1-day or 2-day workshop, offered as an on-site course and customizable for team requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Format<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Delivery model<\/th><th>When it fits best<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Intensive workshop<\/td><td>1 day<\/td><td>On-site (as stated in the original post)<\/td><td>Fast orientation for teams already comfortable with another programming language<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extended workshop<\/td><td>2 days<\/td><td>On-site (as stated in the original post)<\/td><td>More hands-on practice across syntax, regex, file I\/O, and modules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tailored team batch<\/td><td>Custom scope<\/td><td>On-site at your premises<\/td><td>Role-specific learning goals for SCM, CI, and release workflows<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning workflow from setup to applied scripting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"mermaid\">\nflowchart TD\n    A[Register for training] --> B[Check prerequisites]\n    B --> C[Set up Perl and editor]\n    C --> D[Learn core syntax]\n    D --> E[Practice loops and conditions]\n    E --> F[Use regex and data structures]\n    F --> G[Work with files and modules]\n    G --> H[Build automation style lab]\n    H --> I[Review and next steps]\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curriculum map from the original outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The published outline is broad and moves from fundamentals to applied topics. The modules below condense the full list while preserving coverage areas from the original post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation modules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Welcome, prerequisites, and exercise files<\/li><li>Perl quick start for experienced programmers<\/li><li>General syntax and formatting conventions<\/li><li>Variables, values, arrays, hashes, and undef<\/li><li>Statements, blocks, and scope<\/li><li>Conditionals and loop constructs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core programming modules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Special variables and constants<\/li><li>Operators and precedence<\/li><li>Regular expressions, matching, split, and replacement<\/li><li>Subroutines, arguments, return values, and scope with <code>my<\/code><\/li><li>References and mixed data structures<\/li><li>File I\/O and filehandles<\/li><li>String, numeric, list, and time-related built-in functions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ecosystem and applied modules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Creating and using modules<\/li><li>Installing modules from CPAN on Unix, Mac, and Windows<\/li><li>Documentation with POD<\/li><li>Topic coverage labeled as Perl 5.10 features in the original outline<\/li><li>Introductory web development topics such as CGI and database use<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooling and setup options mentioned in the outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original curriculum references specific setup paths across operating systems. The table below summarizes those references and practical usage examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tool or topic<\/th><th>How it appears in the original post<\/th><th>Example action or command<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ActiveState ActivePerl<\/td><td>Installation topic on Windows<\/td><td>Install Perl distribution, then run <code>perl -v<\/code><\/td><td>Windows learners should confirm the currently supported distribution\/version<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eclipse<\/td><td>Installation topics on Windows and Mac<\/td><td>Create a project and run Perl scripts from the IDE<\/td><td>Useful for teams preferring IDE-driven workflows<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CPAN<\/td><td>Module installation on Unix\/Mac and Windows<\/td><td><code>cpan Module::Name<\/code><\/td><td>Module availability and install steps can vary by environment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Perl documentation tools<\/td><td>Using Perl documentation<\/td><td><code>perldoc perlintro<\/code><\/td><td>Essential for self-service troubleshooting and language reference<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example lab commands and scripts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These examples align with topics from the published outline (quick start, file counting, subroutines, and module usage).<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"CSS\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"css\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-css language-bash\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">perl<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">-v<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">perldoc<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">perlintro<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">perl<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">hello<\/span><span class=\"hljs-selector-class\">.pl<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">cpan<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">Test<\/span><span class=\"hljs-selector-pseudo\">::More<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">CSS<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">css<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-2\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php language-perl\"><span class=\"hljs-comment\">#!\/usr\/bin\/env perl<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-keyword\">use<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-title\">strict<\/span>;\n<span class=\"hljs-keyword\">use<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-title\">warnings<\/span>;\n<span class=\"hljs-keyword\">use<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-title\">feature<\/span> '<span class=\"hljs-title\">say<\/span>';\n\nsub count_lines {\n    my ($file) = @_;\n    open my $fh, <span class=\"hljs-string\">'&lt;'<\/span>, $file <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">or<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">die<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-string\">\"Cannot open $file: $!\\n\"<\/span>;\n\n    my $count = <span class=\"hljs-number\">0<\/span>;\n    <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">while<\/span> (my $line = readline $fh) {\n        $count++;\n    }\n\n    close $fh;\n    <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">return<\/span> $count;\n}\n\nmy $input = shift @ARGV <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">or<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">die<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-string\">\"Usage: perl line_count.pl &lt;file&gt;\\n\"<\/span>;\nsay <span class=\"hljs-string\">\"Total lines: \"<\/span> . count_lines($input);<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-2\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enrollment and contact details from the original post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following details are preserved from the source article for convenience. Verify availability and response channels before planning training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@scmGalaxy.com\">info@scmGalaxy.com<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Call:<\/strong> +91 700 483 5930<\/li><li><strong>WhatsApp:<\/strong> +91 700 483 5930<\/li><li><strong>Skype:<\/strong> scmGalaxy<\/li><li><strong>Reported locations:<\/strong> Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, and Hyderabad<\/li><li><strong>Registration form:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/a\/scmgalaxy.com\/forms\/d\/1kZs21fbihV4AK2a530-9rHbCuCJR-lQj1aAmC3C0aKE\/viewform\">DevOps Training Registration<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Original permalink:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/perl-training\/\">https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/perl-training\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best practices before choosing a Perl course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Confirm which Perl version is taught and whether content is updated beyond Perl 5.10-era topics.<\/li><li>Ask for a lab environment checklist (OS, editor\/IDE, internet access, and module install permissions).<\/li><li>Request a role-based outcomes map for developers versus build\/release engineers.<\/li><li>Ensure the course includes real scripts for log parsing, file processing, and automation tasks used by your team.<\/li><li>Validate post-training artifacts: notes, lab solutions, and completion certificate details.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This revised guide converts an older Perl training announcement into a practical reference for engineering teams. 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