Perl is a widely used programming language, which is used to build various web applications and CGI scripts. Many programmers believe that it is one of the most efficient programming languages out there because it supports the use of modules - compact bits of code with pre-defined subroutines which are used to execute a specific task. The modules can save you a lot of time and they will contribute to the rapid speed of your sites because you will be able to include just one line of program code to call a specific module instead of using all of the program code for the process within your script. Perl is a multi-purpose language generally used for scripts, but it has been employed to generate numerous popular pieces of web software too, such as cPanel, BugZilla and Movable Type. It's also employed on high-traffic websites including IMDB, Craigslist, Ticketmaster and many others.
Perl Scripting in Shared Web Hosting
Perl is provided with all the Linux shared web hosting packages that we provide and you will be able to execute any kind of .pl file which you upload in your account thanks to the File Manager of the Control Panel or some FTP program. The aforementioned will enable you to build a site with all the characteristics that you would like your visitors to have, but PHP does not supply. You can execute a script either manually or automatically through a cron job. Our plans include countless Perl modules which you can use and you'll see the full list in your website hosting account in addition to the path that you should include in your scripts, so as to be able to access these modules. If you'd like to execute a Perl/CGI script through a cron job but your plan doesn't offer this feature, you can add as many cron jobs as you need via the Add Upgrades/Services link on the left-hand side of your web hosting Control Panel.