Perl is a widespread programming language, that is used to set up various web applications and CGI scripts. Lots of programmers consider it to be one of the most practical programming languages in existence because it supports the usage of modules - tiny bits of code with pre-defined subroutines which are designed to execute a certain task. The modules can save you lots of time and they will contribute to the quick loading speed of your sites since you'll be able to integrate only 1 line of code to call a particular module instead of using all of the code for the process in your script. Perl is a multi-functional language most often used for scripts, but it's been employed to generate a wide range of popular pieces of web software too, for example cPanel, BugZilla and Movable Type. It is also employed on high-traffic websites for example IMDB, Craigslist, Ticketmaster and many more.

Perl Scripting in Hosting

Since Perl is set up on our cloud web hosting platform, you're able to execute Perl/CGI scripts with any of our hosting plans without difficulty. You may also do this automatically through a cron job if your plan has this feature. If not, you'll be able to add cron jobs from the Upgrades section of your Hepsia website hosting Control Panel. More than 3000 Perl modules are offered on our servers and you'll be able to use any of them with your scripts. The complete list can be found in the Control Panel and if you'd like to use any module, you just have to add the path to our module library within your script. When third-party scripts that you want to add to your website ask for a certain module, for example, you will not have to worry if they will work effectively or not. This way, you're able to make a dynamic website and offer various options to your targeted visitors.

Perl Scripting in Semi-dedicated Servers

In case you want to include CGI scripts on your sites or any other Perl-based app for that matter, you will not have any problems if you use a semi-dedicated server account from our company. Thousands of Perl modules are set up on our servers and you'll be able to call them by adding the path that you will find in your Control Panel into the script that you use. When you download some application from a third-party website, for instance, you can be sure that you'll be able to use it no matter what modules it needs to work. As long as your .pl files include the right UNIX permissions to ensure they are executable, you are able to choose whether a certain script will be run manually by a guest doing something on your website, or automatically by creating a cron job inside your account. When you use the latter option, your script can be run every day, hour or minute according to your preference.