How to use .pl file ?

A file with a .pl extension is often associated with Perl scripts. To run a Perl script, you’ll need to follow these general steps:

On Unix/Linux Systems:

Check Perl Installation: Ensure that Perl is installed on your system. You can do this by opening a terminal and typing /* perl -v */
Make the Perl Script Executable: Set the executable permission on the Perl script. Navigate to the directory containing your script and run /* chmod +x your_script.pl */
Run the Perl Script: Execute the Perl script by typing: /* ./your_script.pl */

On Windows:

Install Perl: If Perl is not installed, download and install it from the official Perl website: https://www.perl.org/get.html.
Run the Perl Script: Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell, navigate to the directory containing your Perl script, and type: /* perl your_script.pl */

#!/usr/bin/perl

use strict;
use warnings;

print "Welcome to Perl Scripting!\n";

Shebang Line: The first line (#!/usr/bin/perl) is the shebang line. It indicates the path to the Perl interpreter. This line tells the system to use Perl to execute the script.
Modules: The lines use strict; and use warnings; enable strict mode and warnings, respectively. These help catch common errors and promote cleaner code.
Print Statement: The print statement outputs the welcome message to the console. The \n represents a newline character for formatting.

Perl File Format | .pl Extension