Is Perl and cgi the same thing?

Question about perl

[Simone100]

Hello, is perl and cgi the same thing?

Also do either of these do timers under a minute including milliseconds? Please let me know, thank you very much. Simone.

[lexipixel]

"Perl" is a programming ("scripting") language.

"CGI" is a method (Common Gateway Interface) that allows data to be passed from a webpage to a script.

You can write a Perl script that performs CGI functions.

But, no the two are not the same thing.

[lexipixel]

Answer to second part of question:

Yes, you can write routines in perl that act as timers and control or report in milliseconds.

[Simone100]

Thank you very much, I believe most servers are perl enabled aren't they?

[treeline]

Most servers are perl and cgi ready-to-go.

[Simone100]

Thanks a lot, any idea which is harder to learn, Java or Perl....for calling and rotating web page files quickly?

[Matt Probert]

I recommend Perl.

Matt

[Simone100]

Thanks Matt.

[phranque]

perl can be written in almost any style - usually including some in which you are already comfortable.
kinda like a closet full of old shoes and faded jeans...