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

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Yup, `perl hello.pl` is the way to run a Perl program. If you’re getting errors, it’s probably a syntax issue. Perl is strict about semicolons and brackets, so double-check those.

If you’re on Linux/Mac, make sure your script has the shebang line (`#!/usr/bin/perl`) and execute permissions (`chmod +x hello.pl`).

For learning, I recommend “Learning Perl” by Randal Schwartz—it’s a classic for beginners.

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