CGI::Application aims to provide a framework for re-usable code that is based on the run mode concept, but in a way that avoids a lot of spaghetti code. Because it's Object Oriented (OO), it can easily be extended and enhanced, and later we'll be looking at some plugins that will make your job a whole lot easier. But if you're not an OO expert, have no fear: you aren't required to make heavy use of OO techniques if you don't want to.

CGI Security

CGI is the first and remains one of the most widely-used means of extending Web servers by interfacing external applications, offering various advantages. However, the power of CGI comes with a price. CGI interfaces can completely compromise a Web server's security, and thus of the host on which it is running. All benefits of a CGI script are neutralized if it is insecure. It is impossible to anticipate (and defend) against all security holes. But by following a few guidelines, you can avoid known security holes and unsafe practices.

CGI and Perl Resources

CGI and Perl CGI ('Common Gateway Interface') is a web-server technology supported by most web hosts, that allows (for example), scripts to be implemented on your web-server.

An Introduction to writing CGI's in Perl

Kyla Computing has now a 3 day Perl CGI training course. It has been designed for anybody who is wants to be move involved in server side web development. Perl is the normal language for creating page counters, guest books and processing web site forms and as such, is the interface betwen your site and your applications.