Enhance Your Skill Set with Perl

This course will teach you Perl through a multi-sensory approach.

- You will hear about Perl in lectures.

- You will see Perl work through live examples.

- You will touch Perl physically by working with the dozens of downloadable working Perl programs you will have access to and that are used in the live examples.  You can use these programs to experiment with and as templates for your own Perl programming.

- You will touch Perl mentally by working on the exercises and writing your own Perl programs.

Some of the basic and intermediate level Perl skills you will learn in this course include:

* Downloading and installing Perl on your computer

* Using Perl to work with numbers and strings.  This could be used to do mathematical calculations and to manipulate strings.

* Read data into your programs (for example, .csv files, data from the keyboard, regular files, etc.), detect data patterns, and alter that data with regular expressions and various Perl functions

* Store lists of data in arrays and hashes

* Use subroutines to create larger programs and to break your programs up into manageable pieces

* Access and use ready-made code (modules)

* Create, modify, read, write, and append files.  Combine files, concatenate files.

* Use File Tests to get information that you can use to make decisions about files, much like you'd do as a systems administrator.

* Use References to Create complex data structures (e.g. arrays of arrays, hashes of hashes, hashes of arrays, and arrays of hashes). 

* See all of the above in action and practice what you learn by writing your own programs

Based on the feedback provided, here's a synthesized overview of what learners are saying about Darryl Calderwood's Perl Intermediate course: **Strengths:** 1. **Clear and Comprehensive Explanations:** The instructor is praised for his clarity in explaining concepts and making complex topics easier to understand. He covers the material in a step-by-step manner which is helpful for beginners or those who are not familiar with Unix basics. 2. **Real World Examples:** The practical examples given help reinforce the concepts taught, making it easier for learners to apply what they've learned. 3. **Interactive and Inclusive:** The course caters to a range of skill levels, from beginners to those with some experience. It covers both Linux and Windows operating systems, which is appreciated by learners using either system. 4. **Interesting and Engaging:** Many learners find the course interesting and enjoyable, indicating that the content holds their attention and stimulates their interest in learning Perl. 5. **Educational Approach:** The trainer's approach to introducing new concepts is generally well-received, with learners appreciating his teaching methods. **Areas for Improvement:** 1. **Pacing and Complexity:** Some learners find the pace too slow for those who already have scripting/coding experience, suggesting that more complex examples or faster-paced content would be beneficial. 2. **Video Quality and Accessibility:** A few learners mention issues with video quality and the accuracy of subtitles, which can affect understanding, especially if learners are not fluent in English. 3. **Exercise and Example Density:** There is a suggestion that more examples and exercises would help solidify an understanding of the material, particularly for complex topics like regular expressions. 4. **Coverage of Advanced Topics:** Some learners express a desire for more information on advanced topics such as calling other scripts, working with variables and modules, and using available functions. 5. **Audio Clarity:** A few comments note that the audio in some videos was not clear, which can make it harder to follow along and learn effectively. **General Feedback:** - The course is considered 'intermediate skill level' but may seem basic for those with prior scripting or coding experience. It's more suited for beginners or those looking to start learning Perl. - The instructor's monotonous voice is noted as a possible issue, but the content of the course remains very good overall. - Some learners find certain assumptions in explanations (like knowing regular expressions) problematic without additional context or breakdown of components. **Overall:** The course is generally well-received for its educational value and approach to teaching Perl, especially for beginners or those with little to no programming background. Constructive feedback suggests improvements in areas such as pacing, video quality, example complexity, and audio clarity, which could enhance the learning experience further.