How do I run a Perl program? A beginner's guide to getting started

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Hey! Welcome to the Perl world! You’re on the right track with `perl hello.pl`. That’s exactly how you run a Perl program. If you’re getting errors, it’s probably something in your script.

Make sure your script starts with `#!/usr/bin/perl` at the top (the shebang line). Also, check if Perl is installed by typing `perl -v` in the terminal. If not, you’ll need to install it.

For debugging, try running `perl -c hello.pl` to check for syntax errors. And yeah, no extra magic needed—just Perl and your terminal!

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