Think Perl 6: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist

Learn how to program and think like a computer scientist. This practical guide will get you started on your programming journey with Perl 6, the new version of the popular programming language. Ideal for beginners, Think Perl 6 contains numerous exercises with multiple solutions and a lot of code examples. Even experienced programmers will learn a lot from this book, especially those familiar with Perl 5. It’s designed for teaching computer science to beginners in universities.

• Get up to speed on the basics of computer programming, especially the imperative or procedural techniques
• Learn the new multiparadigm Perl 6 language
• Delve into more advanced programming techniques, such as OO programming, declarative programming, grammars and functional programming