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Scalar Variables in Perl

#!/usr/bin/perl
$classname="CGI Programming 101";
print "Hello there what is your name?\n";
$you = <STDIN>;
chomp($you);
print "Hello, $you. Welcome to $classname. \n";

Hello world in perl

  #!/usr/bin/perl
  #
  # The traditional first program.

  # Strict and warnings are recommended.
  use strict;
  use warnings;

  # Print a message.
  print "Hello, World!\n";