This module is about Perl and the features that are of particular value to CGI programming.
In this module you will learn:

1. Why Perl is well suited for Web programming
2. How to use regular expressions
3. How to use lists and hashes
4. How to create and use complex data structures

After you complete this module you will be able to use the features of Perl that are most important to working with Web-based data. That's not to say that you'll be a wizard with regular expressions or complex aggregate data structures, but you should be able to use them effectively and know where to go for more information if you need it.