Perl is a widespread computer language, that is used to set up various web apps and CGI scripts. Lots of programmers believe that it is one of the most effective languages available since it supports the use of modules - tiny bits of code with pre-defined subroutines which are employed to perform a specific task. The modules can help you save time and effort and they can contribute to the rapid speed of your sites since you'll be able to integrate only 1 line of program code to call a specific module instead of using all the code for the task within your script. Perl is a multi-functional programming language generally used for scripts, but it's been employed 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 sites such as IMDB, Craigslist, Ticketmaster and many others.

Perl Scripting in Cloud Website Hosting

Perl is available with all of the cloud website hosting plans that we offer and you can execute any kind of .pl file that you upload within your account with the File Manager of the Control Panel or some FTP software. This will help you make a site with all of the features that you would like your visitors to have, but PHP can't provide. You will be able to execute a script either manually or automatically using a cron job. Our packages come with thousands of Perl modules that you can use and you can see the full list in your hosting account along with the path that you need to include in your scripts, in order to be able to access these modules. If you wish to execute a Perl/CGI script using a cron job yet your package does not offer this feature, you will be able to include as many cron jobs as you require from the Add Upgrades/Services link on the left-hand side of the hosting Control Panel.