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The Complete Webmaster has picked the best CGI books on the market and offers links
and information on each of them below. Each book was chosen because it offers unique
information, clear explanation, or an innovative teaching style. Follow each link for more
information about the specific book and to purchase. The icon indicates
that the book comes with a CD-ROM.
Developing CGI Applications with Perl

Developing CGI Applications with Perl is an easy "get right in and try it" CGI book. Goes
step by step, taking an HTML page, adding a form, then adding a scripts that get and process the
information. Includes very detailed examples, such as a Random Image Projector and a guest book.
Programming Perl
Programming Perl is an amazing textbook style Perl book. If you like to start with
programming basics, like dealing with variables, operators, and functions, and then move on
to the application phase later, this book is for you. Perhaps the most descriptive and thorough book
available.
Teach Yourself CGI Programming in a Week

Teach Yourself CGI Programming in a Week this is a great book that does not spend all of its time on Perl.
Besides the basics of form handling, this book also covers the basics of using C and a number of
other scripting languages to handle forms.
Perl in a Nutshell
Perl in a Nutshell is a super thorough Perl reference. If you already know Perl but want
those mundane details handy, add this to your collection. Includes information on standard Perl
modules, a CGI overview, Perl for Databases, Network Programming, Perl/TK, and PerlScript.
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