Creating a Simple Data Logging/Entry Program

[chickenmince]

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.

[Lawliet]

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.)

[zentara]

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.

[n3toy]

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?

[Anonymous Monk]

Is this homework?