How to go about learning perl [closed]

Question

I am a bioinformatics student and am in the process of learning perl. I don't have a strong programming background but would like for that to change.

Right now I am in the process of reading/following and coding from this book

I want to know is this the best way to go about learning perl? Should I be experimenting with regular expressions more? Should I keep trying writing sample perl scripts?

Related: what are good books for learning perl

Answer 1

The definitive learning Perl book is aptly called "Learning Perl". Get it.

I cannot recommend writing sample scripts. Try to write something that you need. It doesn't have to be a big endeavor; everyone needs a little tool now and then. Writing sample scripts is boring; always was, always will be.

Answer 2

This seems like a potential duplicate as here are some related questions:

• What are the best resources to starting learning Perl?
• What’s the best online source to learn Perl?