Perl is a widespread language, which is used to make various web applications and CGI scripts. The majority of programmers believe that it is among the most effective languages out there as it supports the usage of modules - tiny parts of program code with pre-defined subroutines which are designed to perform a particular task. The modules will save you a lot of time and they will contribute to the rapid speed of your websites as you will be able to integrate only 1 line of code to call a certain module rather than using all the program code for the process within your script. Perl is a multi-functional language often used for scripts, but it's been used to generate a lot of popular pieces of web software as well, for example cPanel, BugZilla and Movable Type. It is also employed on high-traffic sites which includes IMDB, Craigslist, Ticketmaster and many others.

Perl Scripting in Cloud Hosting

Perl is provided with all of the cloud hosting plans that we offer and you are able to execute any type of .pl file which you upload inside your account when you use the File Manager of the Control Panel or some FTP program. The latter will help you create an Internet site with all of the functions that you would like your visitors to have, but PHP does not supply. You can execute a script either manually or automatically using a cron job. Our packages feature lots of Perl modules which you are able to employ and you will see the full list in your hosting account as well as the path which you should use in your scripts, so as to be able to access these modules. If you would like to execute a Perl/CGI script with a cron job however your plan does not offer this feature, you can include as many cron jobs as you need via the Add Upgrades/Services link on the left-hand side of your website hosting Control Panel.

Perl Scripting in Semi-dedicated Servers

Perl is supported on all our servers, so if you aquire a semi-dedicated server account through our company, you're able to use any custom-made or ready-made CGI script or any other Perl-based web application without any difficulties. To save your time and efforts, we've also included several thousand modules which you're able to employ. You will be able to see the path to the library inside the Hepsia website hosting Control Panel and add any module within your scripts. Some third-party scripts, for instance, require specific modules, so that they can operate properly. Executing a .pl file, custom or ready-made, can be achieved in two separate ways - manually, when a visitor performs a particular action on your website, or automatically, when you create a cron job through your account. In the second case, you will be able to choose the interval based on what your script will do and how often you'd like it to run - once every day, hour, minute, etc.