Perl is a widely used programming language, that is used to make various web applications and CGI scripts. Many programmers believe that it is among the most practical languages in existence since it supports the use of modules - compact pieces of code with pre-defined subroutines that are designed to execute a specific task. The modules can help you save a lot of time and they can contribute to the quick speed of your websites because you will be able to add only one line of program code to call a given module rather than using all the code for the task within your script. Perl is a versatile language often used for scripts, but it has been used to create a lot of popular pieces of web software too, for instance cPanel, BugZilla and Movable Type. It's also used on high-traffic websites for example IMDB, Craigslist, Ticketmaster and many others.

Perl Scripting in Website Hosting

You can use CGI scripts and apps created in Perl with any of our website hosting services as we have a rich library of over 3000 modules present on our custom-made cloud website hosting platform so as to ensure that all the dependencies for a custom or a ready-made script are there whenever you need them. You're able to run a .pl file in two separate ways - either manually from your website, or automatically using a cron job that will run a specific file regularly. If the package that you've picked doesn't come with cron jobs included, you are able to add as many as you need through the Upgrades menu within your Hepsia website hosting Control Panel. Also, you have to ensure that the script file features the right executable permissions. With our shared packages, you can create a site with as many functions and features as you'd like.

Perl Scripting in Semi-dedicated Hosting

You are able to use any Perl-based app, including CGI scripts, with all of the Linux semi-dedicated hosting that we offer as Perl is supported on our servers. You will be able to make every .pl file executable by setting the proper UNIX permissions for it from the Hepsia Control Panel or through any FTP client and based on the actual script, it may be executed manually as a result of some action the client performs on your website, or automatically by a cron job which you can create in your account. Provided you decide to use a script which you have found online and it requires specific modules to to be available on the server, you're able to benefit from our rich library which features over 3000 modules. Thus, you can rest assured that any kind of Perl application that you create or find on the worldwide web will function properly on our end.