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\A anchor (string beginning) : Perl in a Nutshell, 4.6.5. Anchors
a command (CPAN.pm) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 2, Reference: a
a command (debugger) : Programming Perl, 8.1.1. Debugger Commands
a command (Perl debugger) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 6, Reference: a
A command (Perl debugger) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 6, Reference: A
-A file test operator
  Learning Perl, 10.5. The -x File Tests
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 10.6. The -x File Tests
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.5.8. File Test Operators
  Programming Perl, 2.5.10. Named Unary and File Test Operators
\a (alarm) sequence
  Perl Cookbook, 15.7. Ringing the Terminal Bell
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.6.3. Escaped Sequences
\A (string boundary)
  Programming Perl, 2.4.1.2. The rules of regular expression matching
  Programming Perl, 2.4.1.3. The fine print
-a switch (dprofpp) : Perl in a Nutshell, 6.5. The Perl Profiler
-a switch (perl)
  Perl in a Nutshell, 3.2. Command-Line Options
  Programming Perl, 2.9.4. Global Special Arrays
  Programming Perl, 6.1.2. Switches
-a switch (perlbug) : Perl in a Nutshell, 6.6. The perlbug Program
a2p program
  Learning Perl, 18.1. Converting awk Programs to Perl
  Programming Perl, 6.4.2.2. a2p
  Programming Perl, 8.5.1. Translation from Awk and Sed
Abba : Learning Perl, 15.5. Transliteration
abbrev() : Programming Perl, 7.2.67. Text::Abbrev - Create an Abbreviation Table from a List
abbreviations : (see aliases)
abort() (Net::FTP) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 16, Reference: abort
AbortSystemShutdown module : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, B.4. Win32 Extensions
abs()
  Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 5, Reference: abs
  Programming Perl, 3.2.3. abs
  URI::URL module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: abs
absolute text widget positioning : Advanced Perl Programming, 14.3.5.1. Inserting text at absolute positions
absolute value : Programming Perl, 3.2.3. abs
abstract syntax tree (AST) : Advanced Perl Programming, 17.2. Jeeves Example
Academy Award data (example) : Advanced Perl Programming, 2.4. Pass the Envelope
-accelerator option (Menubutton) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.14.1. Menu Item Options
accept()
  Advanced Perl Programming, 12.2.1. Receiver
  Perl Cookbook, 17.0. Introduction
  Perl Cookbook, 17.2. Writing a TCP Server
  Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 5, Reference: accept
  Programming Perl, 3.2.4. accept
  CGI.pm module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 10, Reference: accept
  HTTP::Daemon module : Perl in a Nutshell, 17.3.7. HTTP::Daemon
  IO::Socket module
    Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 13, Reference: accept
    Perl in a Nutshell, 13.2. The IO::Socket Module
    Perl in a Nutshell, 13.2.2. Server-Side Sockets
  socket function
    Perl in a Nutshell, 13.1. Built-in Socket Functions
    Perl in a Nutshell, 13.1.3. Server Connections
access log (web server) : Perl Cookbook, 19.0. Introduction
access_log files : Perl Cookbook, 20.12. Parsing a Web Server Log File
access modes : Perl Cookbook, 7.0. Introduction
access time
  Learning Perl, 13.7. Modifying Timestamps
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 13.5. Modifying Timestamps
  Programming Perl, 3.2.159. stat
  Programming Perl, 3.2.186. utime
access to database : (see databases)
access.conf file : Perl in a Nutshell, 11.4. Running CGI Scripts with mod_perl
accessing
  object attributes : Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.8. Accessor Methods
  from other packages : Advanced Perl Programming, 6.1. Basic Package
  privileges, persistence and : Advanced Perl Programming, 10.1. Persistence Issues
  symbol table : Advanced Perl Programming, 6.8. Accessing the Symbol Table
accessor methods : Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.8. Accessor Methods
account() (Net::Netrc) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 16, Reference: account
account entries (.netrc) : Perl in a Nutshell, 16.3. FTP Configuration with Net::Netrc
$ACCUMULATOR ($^A) variable
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.4.1. Global Special Variables
  Programming Perl, 2.8.3. Accessing Formatting Internals
  Programming Perl, 2.9.3. Global Special Variables
  Programming Perl, 7.2.13. English - Use English or awk Names for Punctuation Variables
ACTION attribute (<FORM>) : Learning Perl, 19.6. Form Generation
action of signals : Learning Perl, 14.6. Sending and Receiving Signals
activate()
  Listbox widget : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.10.2. Listbox Methods
  Scrollbar widget : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.9.1. Scrollbar Methods
active() (Net::NNTP) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 15, Reference: active
Active Data Objects : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 19.3.1. Data-Access Objects
active index
  Listbox widget : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.10.1. Listbox Indexes
  Menu widget : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.15.1. Menu Indexes
Active Message Library : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 19.3. Using Automation Objects
Active Server Pages (ASP)
  Perl in a Nutshell, 20. PerlScript
  Perl in a Nutshell, 20.2. Server-Side PerlScript
active_times() (Net::NNTP) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 15, Reference: active_times
-activebackground option (widgets) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.3. Common Widget Configuration Options
-activeborderwidth option (Menu) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.15. The Menu Widget
-activeforeground option (widgets) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.3. Common Widget Configuration Options
ActivePerl distribution : (see ActiveState Perl)
-activerelief option (Scrollbar) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.9. The Scrollbar Widget
ActiveState Perl
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 1.3.1. ActiveState Perl for Win32
  Perl in a Nutshell, 2.3.2. Installing on Win32
  installing documentation : Perl in a Nutshell, 2.5.1. Installing the Documentation
  installing modules with : Perl in a Nutshell, 2.4.3. Installing Modules with ActiveState Perl
ActiveState Tool Corporation : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 1.1. History of Perl
ActiveWare : Learning Perl, 19.10.2. Embedded Perl
ActiveX Data Objects : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 17.6. Win32 Database Interfaces
Adaptor project : Advanced Perl Programming, 11. Implementing Object Persistence
  design notes : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.2. Design Notes
  implementation of : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.3. Implementation
Adaptor::DBI module : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.1. Adaptor: An Introduction
  database mapping : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.2.4. Multivalued Attributes and Database Mapping
  implementation of : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.3.2. Adaptor::DBI
  object uniqueness and : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.2.8. Uniqueness of Objects in Memory
Adaptor::File module : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.1. Adaptor: An Introduction
  database mapping : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.2.4. Multivalued Attributes and Database Mapping
  implementation of : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.3.1. Adaptor::File
  object uniqueness and : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.2.8. Uniqueness of Objects in Memory
add()
  Mail::Send module
    Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 14, Reference: add
    Perl in a Nutshell, 14.2.2. Better Header Control with Mail::Send
  Menu widget : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.15.2. Menu Methods
add_content() (HTTP::Message) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: add_content
add_cookie_header() (HTTP::Cookies) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: add_cookie_header
add_group() (News::Newsrc) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 15, Reference: add_group
add_label() (Mail::Folder) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 14, Reference: add_label
add_prop procedure : Advanced Perl Programming, 17.4.1. AST Module
add_prop_list procedure : Advanced Perl Programming, 17.4.1. AST Module
add_signature() (Mail::Internet) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 14, Reference: add_signature
AddConnection() (Win32::NetResource)
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 12.5. Reading a Directory Handle
  Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 19, Reference: AddConnection
AddHeader()
  Response object, PerlScript : Perl in a Nutshell, 20.2.2.3. Response methods
  Win32::Internet module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 19, Reference: AddHeader
adding additional array elements
  Programming Perl, 3.2.112. push
  Programming Perl, 3.2.183. unshift
AddItems() (Menubutton) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.14.2. Menubutton Methods
addition, operator for : Learning Perl, 2.4.1. Operators for Numbers
additive operators : Programming Perl, 2.5.8. Additive Operators
address() (Mail::Address) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 14, Reference: address
address labels, and formats, examples of : Learning Perl, 11.3. Invoking a Format
address-of operator (in C) : Programming Perl, 2.5.21. C Operators Missing from Perl
addresses
  email, matching/parsing
    Perl Cookbook, 6.19. Matching a Valid Mail Address
    Perl in a Nutshell, 14.2.6. Parse Email Addresses with Mail::Address
  getting from hostnames
    Programming Perl, 3.2.48. gethostbyname
    Programming Perl, 3.2.52. getnetbyname
  network, translating to names
    Programming Perl, 3.2.47. gethostbyaddr
    Programming Perl, 3.2.51. getnetbyaddr
  packed sockaddr : Programming Perl, 3.2.67. getsockname
addTag() (Canvas) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.12.3. Canvas Methods
administering network servers : Perl in a Nutshell, 19.10. Win32::NetAdmin
AdminMisc module : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, B.4. Win32 Extensions
ADO (ActiveX Data Objects) : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 17.6. Win32 Database Interfaces
advisory locking : Perl Cookbook, 7.11. Locking a File
after function : Advanced Perl Programming, 14.5. Timers
-after option (pack geometry manager) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.2.1. The pack Geometry Manager
agent() (LWP::UserAgent) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: agent
alarm()
  Advanced Perl Programming, 5.6. Using Eval for Time-Outs
  Advanced Perl Programming, 14.5. Timers
  Perl Cookbook, 16.21. Timing Out an Operation
  Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 5, Reference: alarm
  Programming Perl, 3.2.5. alarm
alarm bell, ringing
  Perl Cookbook, 15.7. Ringing the Terminal Bell
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.6.3. Escaped Sequences
Alias module : Perl Cookbook, 13.3. Managing Instance Data
aliases : (see also typeglobs)
  CGI programs and : Learning Perl, 19.3. Simplest CGI Program
  for filehandles : Perl Cookbook, 7.20. Copying Filehandles
  for functions : Perl Cookbook, 10.14. Redefining a Function
  GetOptions() and : Programming Perl, 7.2.35.2. Aliases and abbreviations
  for list elements : Perl Cookbook, 4.4. Doing Something with Every Element in a List
  matching : Perl Cookbook, 6.20. Matching Abbreviations
  symbol table entries : Programming Perl, 2.3.6. Typeglobs and Filehandles
aliases database : Learning Perl, 17.1. DBM Databases and DBM Hashes
Alive() (Mail::POP3Client)
  Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 14, Reference: Alive
  Perl in a Nutshell, 14.2.8.5. Checking the connection
All() (Win32::OLE::Enum) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 19, Reference: All
:all import tag
  Learning Perl, 19.5. Less Typing
  Perl in a Nutshell, 10.2. Importing Method Groups
Alloc() (Win32::Console) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 19, Reference: Alloc
allocate subroutine : Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.6. The Need for Inheritance
allocating memory
  Advanced Perl Programming, 18.1. Writing an Extension: Overview
  Advanced Perl Programming, 20.5.6.1. Recommended memory allocation and deallocation routines
ALRM (alarm) : Advanced Perl Programming, 5.6. Using Eval for Time-Outs
alternate quoting schemes : Perl in a Nutshell, 4.2.2. String Interpolation
alternation, in regular expressions : Learning Perl, 7.3.2.4. Alternation
alternatives, matching
  Programming Perl, 2.4.1.1. The regular expression bestiary
  Programming Perl, 2.4.1.2. The rules of regular expression matching
Amiga, Perl on the : Learning Perl, 1.3. Availability
ampersand : (see & (ampersand))
anchor index
  Entry widget : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.8.1. Text Indexes
  Listbox widget : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.10.1. Listbox Indexes
anchor object (PerlScript) : Perl in a Nutshell, 20.1.1. The Document Object
-anchor option
  pack geometry manager : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.2.1. The pack Geometry Manager
  place geometry manager : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.2.3. The Place Geometry Manager
  widgets : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.3. Common Widget Configuration Options
anchors in regular expressions
  Learning Perl, 7.3.3. Anchoring Patterns
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 7.3.3. Anchoring Patterns
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.6.5. Anchors
  Programming Perl, 1.7.3. Nailing Things Down
  Programming Perl, 2.4.1.2. The rules of regular expression matching
AND (&) operator, bitwise
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.5.10. Bitwise Operators
  Programming Perl, 2.5.13. Bitwise Operators
AND (&&) operator, logical
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.5.9. Logical Operators
  Programming Perl, 2.5.14. C-style Logical (Short Circuit) Operators
  Programming Perl, 2.5.20. Logical and, or, not, and xor
  Programming Perl, 8.4. Programming with Style
AND functionality in regular expressions : Perl Cookbook, 6.17. Expressing AND, OR, and NOT in a Single Pattern
angle brackets : (see < > (angle brackets))
angle operator
  Programming Perl, 2.3.7.2. Line input (angle) operator
  Programming Perl, 6.1.2. Switches
angles in degrees vs. radians : Perl Cookbook, 2.11. Doing Trigonometry in Degrees, not Radians
anonymous
  array composer : Programming Perl, 4.2.2. The Anonymous Array Composer
  arrays
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.2.3. References to Anonymous Storage
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.3.2. Final Shortcut: Omit Arrows Between Subscripts
  data
    Perl Cookbook, 11.0. Introduction
    Perl in a Nutshell, 4.8.1.1. Referencing anonymous data
  definition of : Advanced Perl Programming, 1.1. Referring to Existing Variables
  FTP
    Perl in a Nutshell, 2.1. The CPAN Architecture
    Perl in a Nutshell, 16.1. The FTP Protocol
    Programming Perl, Using Anonymous FTP
  hash composer : Programming Perl, 4.2.3. The Anonymous Hash Composer
  hashes
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.2.3. References to Anonymous Storage
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.3.2. Final Shortcut: Omit Arrows Between Subscripts
  pipes : Programming Perl, 6.2.2.1. Anonymous pipes
  scalars : Programming Perl, 5.4.1. Tying Scalars
  subroutine composer : Programming Perl, 4.2.4. The Anonymous Subroutine Composer
  subroutines
    Advanced Perl Programming, 3.3.3. Naming Anonymous Subroutines
    Advanced Perl Programming, 4.1.2. References to Anonymous Subroutines
    Perl in a Nutshell, 4.7. Subroutines
    Programming Perl, 2.7. Subroutines
antique_client() (HTTP::Daemon::ClientConn) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: antique_client
AnyDBM_File module
  Perl in a Nutshell, 8.1. AnyDBM_File
  Programming Perl, 7.2.1. AnyDBM_File - Provide Framework for Multiple DBMs
Apache modules : Perl in a Nutshell, 11.7. Apache:: Modules
  Apache::DumpHeaders module : Perl in a Nutshell, 11.3. mod_perl Handlers
  Apache::Include module : Perl in a Nutshell, 11.5. Server-Side Includes with mod_perl
  Apache::Registry module : Perl in a Nutshell, 11.4. Running CGI Scripts with mod_perl
Apache server
  log files : Perl Cookbook, 20.12. Parsing a Web Server Log File
  mod_perl module
    Perl Cookbook, 19.5. Making CGI Scripts Efficient
    Perl in a Nutshell, 11. Web Server Programming with mod_perl
API, Perl
  Advanced Perl Programming, 19.2. Embedding Overview
  Advanced Perl Programming, 19.3. Examples
apop() (Net::POP3) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 14, Reference: apop
apostrophe : (see ' (single quotation marks))
appe() (Net::FTP) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 16, Reference: appe
append()
  CGI.pm module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 10, Reference: append
  Net::FTP module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 16, Reference: append
append_message() (Mail::Folder) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 14, Reference: append_message
appendhash_demo program (example) : Perl Cookbook, 13.15. Creating Magic Variables with tie
appending
  arrays to each other : Perl Cookbook, 4.9. Appending One Array to Another
  elements to arrays : Programming Perl, 3.2.112. push
  to files : Learning Perl, 10.2. Opening and Closing a Filehandle
AppendToLog() (Response object, PerlScript) : Perl in a Nutshell, 20.2.2.3. Response methods
Apple Macintosh, and Perl : Learning Perl, 1.3. Availability
Application object (PerlScript) : Perl in a Nutshell, 20.2. Server-Side PerlScript
approximate (fuzzy) matching : Perl Cookbook, 6.13. Approximate Matching
archaeology : Learning Perl, 15.2. Extracting and Replacing a Substring
Archimedean spiral (example) : Advanced Perl Programming, 14.3.4. Canvas
architecture, Perl : Advanced Perl Programming, 20.2. Architecture
arctangents : Programming Perl, 3.2.6. atan2
$ARG ($_) variable
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.4.1. Global Special Variables
  Programming Perl, 2.4.1.3. The fine print
  Programming Perl, 2.9.3. Global Special Variables
  Programming Perl, 7.2.13. English - Use English or awk Names for Punctuation Variables
  accidental clobbering : Perl Cookbook, 4.4. Doing Something with Every Element in a List
  angle operator and : Programming Perl, 2.3.7.2. Line input (angle) operator
  file tests default : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 10.6. The -x File Tests
  forearch statement and
    Learning Perl, 4.5. The foreach Statement
    Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 4.6. The foreach Statement
    Programming Perl, 2.6.4.3. Foreach loops
  glob() : Programming Perl, 2.3.7.3. Filename globbing operator
  grep() : Programming Perl, 3.2.72. grep
  implicit assignment to when reading : Learning Perl, 6.1. Input from STDIN
  map() : Programming Perl, 3.2.91. map
  outlawing unauthorized use
    Perl Cookbook, 1.18. Program: psgrep
    Perl Cookbook, 13.15. Creating Magic Variables with tie
  regular expression matching default : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 7.2. Simple Uses of Regular Expressions
  selecting other than with =~ operator : Learning Perl, 7.4.1. Selecting a Different Target (the =~ Operator)
  split() default : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 7.6.1. The split Function
  stat(), lstat() : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 10.7. The stat Function
  tr() default target : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 15.5. Transliteration
  unlink() default : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 13.1. Removing a File
  $_[0] : Learning Perl, 8.4. Arguments
arguments, subroutines
  Perl Cookbook, 10.1. Accessing Subroutine Arguments
  Learning Perl, 8.4. Arguments
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.7.2. Passing Arguments
  function prototypes : Perl Cookbook, 10.11. Prototyping Functions
  passing by named parameter : Perl Cookbook, 10.7. Passing by Named Parameter
  passing by reference : Perl Cookbook, 10.5. Passing Arrays and Hashes by Reference
@ARGV array
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.4.2. Global Special Arrays and Hashes
  Programming Perl, 2.3.7.2. Line input (angle) operator
  Programming Perl, 2.9.4. Global Special Arrays
  Programming Perl, 7.2.35. Getopt::Long - Extended Processing of Command-Line Options
  for command-line arguments : Learning Perl, 6.2. Input from the Diamond Operator
  example of accessing : Learning Perl, A.12. Chapter 13, File and Directory Manipulation
ARGV filehandle
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.4.3. Global Special Filehandles
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.9. Filehandles
  Programming Perl, 2.9.5. Global Special Filehandles
-argv option (perlcc) : Perl in a Nutshell, 3.4. The Perl Compiler
$ARGV variable
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.4.1. Global Special Variables
  Programming Perl, 2.9.3. Global Special Variables
ARGV, magic : (see magic open)
arithmetic
  Perl Cookbook, 2.0. Introduction
  Perl Cookbook, 2.14. Multiplying Matrices
  Perl Cookbook, 2.15. Using Complex Numbers
arithmetic operators
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.5.3. Arithmetic Operators
  Programming Perl, 1.5.1. Arithmetic Operators
  Programming Perl, 2.5.5. Ideographic Unary Operators
  Programming Perl, 7.2.48.3. Overloadable operations
array assignment operator : Learning Perl, 3.4.1. Assignment
array context, readdir() and : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 12.5. Reading a Directory Handle
array elements
  accessing
    Learning Perl, 1.5.5. More than One Secret Word
    Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 1.6.5. More than One Secret Word
  numbering of : Learning Perl, 3.4.2. Array Element Access
  referencing : Learning Perl, 3.4.2. Array Element Access
  replacing/removing elements : Programming Perl, 3.2.154. splice
array expression, as subscript : Learning Perl, 3.4.2. Array Element Access
array literals : Learning Perl, 3.2. Literal Representation
array operators : Learning Perl, 3.4. Array Operators and Functions
array slice : Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 3.4.2. Array Element Access
$#ARRAY variable : Perl Cookbook, 4.3. Changing Array Size
array variables : Learning Perl, 3.3. Variables
  in array literals : Learning Perl, 3.4.1. Assignment
  assigned scalar values : Learning Perl, 3.4.1. Assignment
  automatically growing : Learning Perl, 3.4.2. Array Element Access
  default value of : Learning Perl, 3.3. Variables
  foreach statement
    Learning Perl, 4.5. The foreach Statement
    Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 4.6. The foreach Statement
  interpolated into strings : Learning Perl, 3.7. Variable Interpolation of Arrays
  in scalar context : Learning Perl, 3.4.1. Assignment
arrays
  (see also array elements)
  Advanced Perl Programming, 1.6. A View of the Internals
  Perl Cookbook, 4.0. Introduction
  Learning Perl, 1.5.5. More than One Secret Word
  Learning Perl, 3.1. What Is a List or Array?
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 1.6.5. More than One Secret Word
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 3.1. What Is a List or Array?
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.2. Data Types and Variables
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.2.4.1. Arrays
  Programming Perl, 1.2.1.2. Pluralities
  Programming Perl, 2.2. Built-in Data Types
  @_ array : (see @ (at sign), @_ array)
  anonymous
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.2.3. References to Anonymous Storage
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.3.2. Final Shortcut: Omit Arrows Between Subscripts
    Perl Cookbook, 11.0. Introduction
    Programming Perl, 4.2.2. The Anonymous Array Composer
  appending (to)
    Perl Cookbook, 4.9. Appending One Array to Another
    Programming Perl, 3.2.112. push
  of arrays : Advanced Perl Programming, 2.2. Example: Matrices
  arrow notation for : Advanced Perl Programming, 1.1.7. Shortcuts with the Arrow Notation
  associative : (see hashes (associative arrays))
  AVs (array values) : Advanced Perl Programming, 20.3.2. Array Values (AV)
  in awk : Programming Perl, 6.4.2.2. a2p
  circular : Perl Cookbook, 4.16. Implementing a Circular List
  deleting elements of
    Programming Perl, 3.2.108. pop
    Programming Perl, 3.2.143. shift
    Programming Perl, 3.2.154. splice
  dynamic binding : Advanced Perl Programming, 9.2. Tying Arrays
  empty : Learning Perl, 3.2. Literal Representation
  extracting from
    Perl Cookbook, 4.6. Extracting Unique Elements from a List
    Perl Cookbook, 4.13. Finding All Elements in an Array Matching Certain Criteria
  files as (example) : Advanced Perl Programming, 9.2.1. TIEARRAY Example: File as an Array
  first element of : Programming Perl, 2.9.3. Global Special Variables
  functions for processing : Perl in a Nutshell, 5.1. Perl Functions by Category
  global : Programming Perl, 2.9.4. Global Special Arrays
  hashes of, and of hashes
    Advanced Perl Programming, 2.2.2. Other Matrix Representations
    Perl Cookbook, 11.2. Making Hashes of Arrays
    Programming Perl, 4.7.3. Arrays of Hashes
  initializing
    Perl Cookbook, 4.1. Specifying a List In Your Program
    Programming Perl, 2.5.7. Multiplicative Operators
  iterating through elements
    Perl Cookbook, 4.4. Doing Something with Every Element in a List
    Perl Cookbook, 4.12. Finding the First List Element That Passes a Test
  last element of : Programming Perl, 2.3.4. List Values and Arrays
  last valid index ($#ARRAY) : Perl Cookbook, 4.3. Changing Array Size
  length of : Programming Perl, 2.3.4. List Values and Arrays
  lists and
    Perl Cookbook, 4.0. Introduction
    Programming Perl, 2.3.4. List Values and Arrays
  matrix multiplication : Perl Cookbook, 2.14. Multiplying Matrices
  multidimensional
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.3.2. Final Shortcut: Omit Arrows Between Subscripts
    Perl Cookbook, 4.0. Introduction
    Programming Perl, 4.6. A Brief Tutorial: Manipulating Lists of Lists
    Programming Perl, 4.7.1. Arrays of Arrays
  names for : Programming Perl, 2.3.1. Variables
  passing to subroutines : Advanced Perl Programming, 1.2.1. Passing Arrays and Hashes to Subroutines
  performance and : Programming Perl, 8.3.1. Time Efficiency
  permute program : Perl Cookbook, 4.19. Program: permute
  pop function and : Programming Perl, 3.2.108. pop
  prepending elements to : Programming Perl, 3.2.183. unshift
  printing elements with commas : Perl Cookbook, 4.2. Printing a List with Commas
  processing multiple elements : Perl Cookbook, 4.11. Processing Multiple Elements of an Array
  randomizing : Perl Cookbook, 4.17. Randomizing an Array
  randomly selecting from : Perl Cookbook, 2.7. Generating Random Numbers
  readdir() and : Learning Perl, 12.5. Reading a Directory Handle
  reading files backwards : Perl Cookbook, 8.4. Reading a File Backwards by Line or Paragraph
  references to
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.1.4. References to Arrays
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.6.2. Array/Hash References Versus Element References
    Perl Cookbook, 11.1. Taking References to Arrays
  reversing elements of : Perl Cookbook, 4.10. Reversing an Array
  of scalar references : Perl Cookbook, 11.6. Creating Arrays of Scalar References
  size of
    Perl Cookbook, 4.3. Changing Array Size
    Learning Perl, 3.1. What Is a List or Array?
    Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 3.1. What Is a List or Array?
  slices of : Learning Perl, 3.4.2. Array Element Access
  sorting elements : Perl Cookbook, 4.14. Sorting an Array Numerically
  special (predefined) : Perl in a Nutshell, 4.4.2. Global Special Arrays and Hashes
  storing attributes with : Advanced Perl Programming, 8.1.1. ObjectTemplate: Attribute Storage Using Arrays
  of subroutine references : Advanced Perl Programming, 4.2.1. Dispatch Table
  subscript separator : (see $ variables, $; variable)
  SWIG and : Advanced Perl Programming, 18.3. SWIG Features
  of symbolic references : Advanced Perl Programming, 1.5. Symbolic References
  text files as database arrays : Perl Cookbook, 14.7. Treating a Text File as a Database Array
  typing : Programming Perl, 5.4.2. Tying Arrays
  unions, intersections, differences : Perl Cookbook, 4.7. Finding Elements in One Array but Not Another
  variables of : Programming Perl, 2.3.2.5. Interpolating array values
  words program (example) : Perl Cookbook, 4.18. Program: words
arrow (->) operator : (see - (hyphen), -> (arrow) operator)
article() (Net::NNTP) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 15, Reference: article
article command (NNTP) : Perl in a Nutshell, 15.1. The NNTP Protocol
articles, news : (see Usenet news)
artificial languages : Programming Perl, 1.2. Natural and Artificial Languages
Artistic License : Learning Perl, 1.3. Availability
As() (Win32::OLE::Variant) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 19, Reference: As
as_HTML() (HTML::Parser) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: as_HTML
as_string()
  HTTP::Cookies module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: as_string
  HTTP::Request module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: as_string
  HTTP::Response module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: as_string
  LWP::RobotUA module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: as_string
  URI::URL module : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: as_string
ASCII
  converting POD data to : Programming Perl, 7.2.50. Pod::Text - Convert POD Data to Formatted ASCII Text
  converting to characters : Programming Perl, 3.2.16. chr
  values for characters : Programming Perl, 3.2.104. ord
ASCII characters : (see characters)
ascii() (Net::FTP module) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 16, Reference: ascii
Ascii() (Win32::Internet) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 19, Reference: Ascii
ASP (Active Server Pages)
  Perl in a Nutshell, 20. PerlScript
  Perl in a Nutshell, 20.2. Server-Side PerlScript
aspect() (Frame widget) : Perl in a Nutshell, 18.18.1. Toplevel Methods
assertions : Programming Perl, 2.4.1.2. The rules of regular expression matching
assigning
  to arrays
    Learning Perl, 1.5.5. More than One Secret Word
    Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 1.6.5. More than One Secret Word
  binary : Learning Perl, 2.6.1. Binary Assignment Operators
  to lists : Programming Perl, 2.3.4. List Values and Arrays
  to substr() : Learning Perl, 15.2. Extracting and Replacing a Substring
assignment operators
  Perl Cookbook, 1.2. Establishing a Default Value
  Learning Perl, 2.6. Scalar Operators and Functions
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.5.6. Assignment Operators
  Programming Perl, 1.5.3. Assignment Operators
  Programming Perl, 2.5.17. Assignment Operators
  Programming Perl, 8.2.7. Previous Perl Traps
assignment, list : Perl Cookbook, 1.3. Exchanging Values Without Using Temporary Variables
associations, object : Advanced Perl Programming, 11.2.7. Object Associations
associative array key : Learning Perl, 1.5.6. Giving Each Person a Different Secret Word
associative array operators : Learning Perl, 5.4. Hash Functions
associative arrays : (see hashes)
associative arrays (hashes)
  Advanced Perl Programming, 1.6. A View of the Internals
  Learning Perl, 1.5.6. Giving Each Person a Different Secret Word
  Learning Perl, 5.1. What Is a Hash?
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 5.1. What Is a Hash?
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.2. Data Types and Variables
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.2.4.2. Hashes
  Programming Perl, 1.2.1.2. Pluralities
  Programming Perl, 2.2. Built-in Data Types
  Programming Perl, 2.3.5. Hashes (Associative Arrays)
  anonymous
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.2.3. References to Anonymous Storage
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.3.2. Final Shortcut: Omit Arrows Between Subscripts
    Programming Perl, 4.2.3. The Anonymous Hash Composer
  of arrays, code for : Programming Perl, 4.7.2. Hashes of Arrays
  arrow notation for : Advanced Perl Programming, 1.1.7. Shortcuts with the Arrow Notation
  binding
    Advanced Perl Programming, 9.3. Tying Hashes
    Programming Perl, 3.2.24. dbmopen
  of complex records : Programming Perl, 4.7.5.3. Generation of a hash of complex records
  creating new elements : Learning Perl, 5.2. Hash Variables
  dictionary file, searching : Programming Perl, 7.2.53. Search::Dict - Search for Key in Dictionary File
  examples
    Advanced Perl Programming, 2.3.1. Representation
    Learning Perl, 1.5.6. Giving Each Person a Different Secret Word
    Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 1.6.6. Giving Each Person a Different Secret Word
  functions for processing : Perl in a Nutshell, 5.1. Perl Functions by Category
  global : Programming Perl, 2.9.4. Global Special Arrays
  hard references as keys : Programming Perl, 4.5.1. Hard References Don't Work as Hash Keys
  of hashes : Advanced Perl Programming, 2.2.1. Hash of Hashes Representation
  initializing with x operator : Programming Perl, 2.5.7. Multiplicative Operators
  instead of linear searches : Programming Perl, 8.3.1. Time Efficiency
  inverting : Programming Perl, 3.2.126. reverse
  key/value pair precedence : Programming Perl, 2.3.5. Hashes (Associative Arrays)
  literal representation of : Learning Perl, 5.3. Literal Representation of a Hash
  multidimensional : Programming Perl, 4.7.4. Hashes of Hashes
  named
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.3. Nested Data Structures
    Programming Perl, 2.3.1. Variables
  order in
    Learning Perl, 5.1. What Is a Hash?
    Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 5.1. What Is a Hash?
  passing to subroutines : Advanced Perl Programming, 1.2.1. Passing Arrays and Hashes to Subroutines
  references to
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.1.5. References to Hashes
    Advanced Perl Programming, 1.6.2. Array/Hash References Versus Element References
  removing/deleting elements from
    Learning Perl, 5.4.4. The delete Function
    Programming Perl, 3.2.26. delete
  returning keys and values
    Programming Perl, 3.2.30. each
    Programming Perl, 3.2.79. keys
    Programming Perl, 3.2.187. values
  simulating data structures with : Advanced Perl Programming, 2.1. User-Defined Structures
  sorting
    Learning Perl, 15.4. Advanced Sorting
    Programming Perl, 7.2.8.4. In-memory databases
  special (predefined) : Perl in a Nutshell, 4.4.2. Global Special Arrays and Hashes
  stepping through : Learning Perl, 5.4.3. The each Function
  SubstrHash module : Programming Perl, 7.2.74. Tie::SubstrHash - Fixed-table-size, Fixed-key-length Hashing
  symbol tables : Programming Perl, 5.1.1. Symbol Tables
  of symbolic references : Advanced Perl Programming, 1.5. Symbolic References
  tied : Programming Perl, 7.2.72. Tie::Hash, Tie::StdHash - Base Class Definitions for Tied Hashes
  typing : Programming Perl, 5.4.3. Tying Hashes
  variables : Learning Perl, 5.2. Hash Variables
associativity
  Learning Perl, 2.4.3. Operator Precedence and Associativity
  Programming Perl, 2.5. Operators
AST (abstract syntax tree) : Advanced Perl Programming, 17.2. Jeeves Example
AST module : Advanced Perl Programming, 17.4.1. AST Module
asterisk : (see * (asterisk))
Astro, pronouncing "Windex" : Learning Perl, 15.1. Finding a Substring
at sign : (see @ (at sign))
atan() : Programming Perl, 3.2.6. atan2
atan2() : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 5, Reference: atan2
Atari ST, Perl on the : Learning Perl, 1.3. Availability
$atime file statistic : Programming Perl, 3.2.159. stat
atime field : Perl Cookbook, 9.0. Introduction
atoms
  Programming Perl, 2.4.1.1. The regular expression bestiary
  Programming Perl, 2.4.1.2. The rules of regular expression matching
attr() (HTML::Parser) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 17, Reference: attr
Attr() (Win32::Console) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 19, Reference: Attr
attrib command : (see chmod command)
attributes
  accessor methods for : Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.8. Accessor Methods
  class attributes : Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.5. Class Methods and Attributes
  computed : Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.8. Accessor Methods
  inheritance of
    Advanced Perl Programming, 8.3.1. Attribute Inheritance
    Perl Cookbook, 13.12. Solving the Data Inheritance Problem
  object attributes
    Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.8. Accessor Methods
    Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.1. Attributes
    Perl Cookbook, 13.0. Introduction
    Perl Cookbook, 13.3. Managing Instance Data
  storing
    Advanced Perl Programming, 8.1.2. Attribute Storage Using Typeglobs
    Advanced Perl Programming, 8.1.1. ObjectTemplate: Attribute Storage Using Arrays
    Advanced Perl Programming, 8.1. Efficient Attribute Storage
attrs module : Perl in a Nutshell, 8.2. attrs
auth_type() (CGI.pm) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 10, Reference: auth_type
AUTH_TYPE variable : Perl in a Nutshell, 9.4. CGI Environment Variables
authentication, POP3 : Perl in a Nutshell, 14.1.3. Retrieving Email with Net::POP3
authinfo() (Net::NNTP) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 15, Reference: authinfo
authorize() (Net::FTP) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 16, Reference: authorize
autobundle command (CPAN.pm) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 2, Reference: autobundle
AutoCommit attribute (DBI) : Perl in a Nutshell, 12.2.3. Database Handles and Statement Handles
autodecrement (--) operator
  Learning Perl, 2.6.2. Autoincrement and Autodecrement
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.5.5. Autoincrement and Autodecrement
  Programming Perl, 1.5.4. Autoincrement and Autodecrement Operators
  Programming Perl, 2.5.3. Autoincrement and Autodecrement
  Programming Perl, 7.2.48.3. Overloadable operations
autoEscape() (CGI.pm) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 10, Reference: autoEscape
autoflush()
  Perl Cookbook, 7.12. Flushing Output
  Perl Cookbook, 16.10. Communicating Between Related Processes
autogeneration : Programming Perl, 7.2.48.7. Autogeneration
autoincrement (++) operator
  Learning Perl, 2.6.2. Autoincrement and Autodecrement
  Learning Perl, 4.4. The for Statement
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 2.6.2. Autoincrement and Autodecrement
  Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, 4.5. The for Statement
  Perl in a Nutshell, 4.5.5. Autoincrement and Autodecrement
  Programming Perl, 1.5.4. Autoincrement and Autodecrement Operators
  Programming Perl, 2.5.3. Autoincrement and Autodecrement
  Programming Perl, 7.2.48.3. Overloadable operations
AUTOLOAD function
  Advanced Perl Programming, 6.7. Autoloading
  Advanced Perl Programming, 7.2.7. Object Destruction
  Perl Cookbook, 10.15. Trapping Undefined Function Calls with AUTOLOAD
  Perl Cookbook, 13.0. Introduction
  Perl Cookbook, 13.11. Generating Attribute Methods Using AUTOLOAD
  Programming Perl, 5.1.3. Autoloading
  Programming Perl, 5.3.4. A Class Is Simply a Package
  Programming Perl, 5.3.8. Method Autoloading
AutoLoader module
  (see also SelfLoader module)
  Perl Cookbook, 12.10. Speeding Up Module Loading with Autoloader
  Perl in a Nutshell, 8.3. AutoLoader
  Programming Perl, 7.2.2. AutoLoader - Load Functions Only on Demand
  Programming Perl, 7.2.55.1. SelfLoader autoloading
autoloading
  Advanced Perl Programming, 6.7. Autoloading
  Programming Perl, 7.2.2. AutoLoader - Load Functions Only on Demand
  Programming Perl, 7.2.9. Devel::SelfStubber - Generate Stubs for a SelfLoading Module
  Programming Perl, 7.2.12. DynaLoader - Automatic Dynamic Loading of Perl Modules
automatic
  dereferencing : Advanced Perl Programming, 1.1.8. No Automatic Dereferencing
  line-end processing
    Perl in a Nutshell, 3.2. Command-Line Options
    Programming Perl, 6.1.2. Switches
  sorting of hashes : Programming Perl, 7.2.8.4. In-memory databases
automation server : Perl in a Nutshell, 19.18. OLE Automation
automation with LWP : Learning Perl, 19.10.3. Web Automation with LWP
autosplit mode
  Perl in a Nutshell, 3.2. Command-Line Options
  Programming Perl, 6.1.2. Switches
AutoSplit module
  Advanced Perl Programming, 6.7. Autoloading
  Perl in a Nutshell, 8.4. AutoSplit
  Programming Perl, 7.2.3. AutoSplit - Split a Module for Autoloading
autouse module : Perl in a Nutshell, 8.5. autouse
autovivification : Perl Cookbook, 11.0. Introduction
availability of Perl : Learning Perl, 1.3. Availability
available_drivers() (DBI) : Perl in a Nutshell, Chapter 12, Reference: available_drivers
AVs (array values) : Advanced Perl Programming, 20.3.2. Array Values (AV)
awk : Programming Perl, 8.2.3. Awk Traps
  converting to/from Perl
    Learning Perl, 18.1. Converting awk Programs to Perl
    Programming Perl, 6.4.2.2. a2p
    Programming Perl, 8.5.1. Translation from Awk and Sed
  variable names : Programming Perl, 7.2.76. vars - Predeclare Global Variable Names

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