In this 1 hour guided project, you will build a macro processor and create your very own macro markup language then you can expand! We will focus on file operations in PERL in this guide project. Prerequisite: Basics of PERL including variables, arrays, conditionals, loops, and print statements.
Create a Macro Processor with PERL
Taught in English
Instructor: Harrison Kong
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What you'll learn
Learn how to access files with PERL
Learn how to create and write to files with PERL
Learn about PERL file handling security considerations
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Task 1: Overview
Task 2: Read the entire source file
Task 3: Read the source file one line at a time and add line numbers
Optional: After Task 3 Assessment
Task 4: Substitute the markup tokens with values
Task 5: Write the results to the output file
Optional: After Task 5 Practice: Showing results
Optional: Cumulative Challenge: Secret Recipe
Recommended experience
Basics of PERL including variables, arrays, conditionals, loops, and print statements.
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No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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