Creating a Simple Data Logging/Entry Program

chickenmince has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

Hi, im looking for a simple perl script that uses a text file databases to enter data,(Can Be Html Based) The data im trying to enter is Peoples Names, Ages and Addresses. The Fuctions it should have should be; Adding records , removing records, modifying records, generating reports(Prints A List of All Entered Data) and calculating summaries (Number of Users Entered) Anyhelp will be gladly appriciated.

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Re: Creating a Simple Data Logging/Entry Program by Lawliet (Curate) on Dec 07, 2008 at 03:42 UTC
Ah, how perfect, Perl sounds like the right choice for the job! I hope you have fun writing the program and if you are stuck on a particular issue feel free to ask us. In the meantime please read How do I post a question effectively?. That being said, did you expect us to write the program for you or just lead you in the right direction? (Your answer can be other choices, those two were there to just lead you in the right direction.) I'm so adjective, I verb nouns! chomp; # nom nom nom	[reply]
Re: Creating a Simple Data Logging/Entry Program by zentara (Archbishop) on Dec 07, 2008 at 14:16 UTC
What you are looking for is a CSV (comma separated volume) database. Search google for scripts using DBD::CSV or Text::CSV Also see Flat file DB for the general idea. I'm not really a human, but I play one on earth Remember How Lucky You Are	[reply]
Re: Creating a Simple Data Logging/Entry Program by n3toy (Hermit) on Dec 07, 2008 at 04:52 UTC
Seems like a lot to ask from a simple script. Luckily there are modules that can do most of the heavy lifting. Have a look at `SimpleScripts::Perl` Is there something in particular you are having trouble with?	[reply] [d/l]
Re: Creating a Simple Data Logging/Entry Program by Anonymous Monk on Dec 07, 2008 at 02:54 UTC
Is this homework?	[reply]


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