Hello there,
I've got one brand new copy of Extending and Embedding Perl for sale, here are
some details:
Extending and Embedding Perl explains how to expand the functionality and
usefulness of the Perl programming language and how to use Perl from C
programs. It begins simply but also covers complex issues using real code
examples from the Perl source. The book discusses how to write interfaces to C
libraries (as well as C++ and Fortran libraries). It shows you how to implement
Perl callbacks for C libraries, how to pass Perl hashes and arrays between Perl
and C, and how to use the Perl Data Language infrastructure to improve the
speed of array operations.
Additionally, the book peers under the hood to see how the Perl programming
language really works by looking at the interpreter. The make-up of Perl
variables is discussed along with details on how a Perl program is parsed and
converted to executable code.
What's Inside:
C For The Perl Programmer
Basic and Advanced XS
Embedding Perl in C Programs
Perl Internals
An API reference for the internal C interface to Perl
A reference on the typemap system
Embedding Perl into the mutt mail reader
ABOUT THE AUTHORS...
A Perl developer for 7 years, Tim Jenness has ten modules on CPAN including two
that are distributed as part of the core Perl distribution (File::Temp and
Pod::LateX).
Simon Cozens the author of Beginning Perl, was the release manager for the
first four releases of the Perl 6 runtime engine, Parrot.
Book Reviews
"My expectations were exceeded by this book in every way. This is not just a
guide to writing Perl modules with C interspersed. It also provides an in depth
look at everything that happens from the second Perl interprets your source
file to the second it exits. ...This book fills a gap in the online Perl
documentation by making many complex topics easily accessible. A good mix of
theory and practice guides the reader through tasks quickly, without leaving
them stranded. I recommend this book for any Perl programmers seeking to better
harness Perl in their work."
—Computing Reviews, August 2003
"a welcome addition to the arsenal of Perl books. It should help with
demystifying XS and associated technologies...an invaluable reference."
—Linux Journal, July 2003
"Extending and Embedding Perl provides an authoritative account of Perl's most
advanced features...experienced C and Perl programmers will find this book both
engaging and illuminating."
—IBM DeveloperWorks
"Extending and Embedding Perl is characterized by profound expertise, attention
to detail, literate writing, and excellent editorial and production values.
This book is so necessary that it would be a must-have for the problem domain,
even were it less finely crafted?a masterpiece that will keep its value for
years...an exceptionally useful and readable book."
—The Perl Journal, November 2002
"?a deliberate thorough guide led by authors that are both extremely
knowledgeable and also capable of communicating that knowledge...?
—Kansas City Perl Mongers
"...aims to take the black magic out of understanding [Perl]...indispensable in
gaining a good foothold on using Perl in, from, and around C."
—Slashdot.org
"a must-have for the problem domain, even were it less finely crafted; we're
lucky that the one book to adequately address the most puzzling facets of Perl
happens to be a masterpiece that will keep its value for years."
—The Perl Journal
"I've not seen a more complete and well written source of information on the
subject of embedding...Each chapter has an extensive set of annotated examples
and the style of writing makes the learning process easier...The book is great
for learning and great for reference, which is a combination other books often
fail to achieve."
—Perlmonks
"Everything related to Perl internals is found here; the Perl internal API, XS,
SWIG, embedding Perl in C, and C in Perl. The book is organized well, and is
fine as a reference work."
—The Perl Review
"This book was indispensable in gaining a good foot-hold on using Perl in,
from, and around C. I found it a good reference guide as well as an easy linear
read. It is not a replacement for the perlguts, perlapi and perlxs
documentation. But then again, it doesn't try to be. The annotated code
examples with every line explained make following the book with development of
your own solution a lot easier than in some other books."
—Use.Perl.org
"This book is well written, concise, and an absolute must for all those, such
as myself, who need to work with C and Perl, but who've been putting off the
... day. With this superb book, we cowards no longer have any excuses. Magic!
:-)"
—Andrew Duncan, Amazon Reader
Paperback with 384 pages.
As I say, this book is brand new, full UK retail price is around £40, Amazon
sell it for £25, I'm selling this copy for just £15.
The buyer can collect from me in central Bristol, or I can post this for an
additional charge.
Please email off list if you'd like to buy this.
All the best
Adam
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