9.3.3 - Perl Scripting Example
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Practice Questions
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What command is used to open a file in Perl?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would access a document in a computer.
What does a regular expression do?
💡 Hint: It's like setting rules for finding a specific word in a sentence.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of using regular expressions in Perl?
💡 Hint: Consider what you do to find specific information in large texts.
True or False: Perl is not suitable for handling large datasets.
💡 Hint: Think about the tasks Perl is used for.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a comprehensive Perl script that reads a log file containing various performance metrics, extracts at least three different metrics, and compiles them into a single report.
💡 Hint: Think about how to expand the initial script example provided and ensure it handles multiple data points.
How can you enhance error handling in your Perl script to deal with various types of unexpected file errors (e.g., file not found, read access denied)?
💡 Hint: Consider what kind of checks you might need before opening a file.
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