The perlfaq3 has a very good answer,

"Is there an IDE or Windows Perl Editor?:

Perl programs are just plain text, so any editor will do.

If you're on Unix you already have an IDE -- Unix itself. The Unix philosophy is the philosophy of several small tools that each do one thing and do it well. it's like a carpenter's toolbox.

If you want an IDE check the following:"

And then the following items might be of interest to you (paraphrased from the FAQ).

• Komodo
• The Object System
• Open Perl IDE

Please refer to the perldoc perlfaq3 for details on those IDE's, or see Google.

The faq goes on to state that vi can be used effectively, and that emacs in cperl-mode (M-x cperl-mode) "...gives you perhaps the best available Perl editing mode in any editor."

That is just a brief intro into what turns out to be a lengthy yet very informative section in the perldoc perlfaq. I really encourage you to read it if you're looking for a Perl IDE. There are lots of great tips there, and links to respected products to aid your development.

Don't be afraid of the perldocs. perlfaq3 seems to answer exactly what you're asking. The POD's are already on your system (if your system has Perl). You will find a lot of gems there.

Hope this helps...

Dave

"If I had my life to do over again, I'd be a plumber." -- Albert Einstein