PL File

Category: Developer Files

What is a PL file?

PL – perl script – files are developer files in a text-based format containing source codes written in Perl, a scripted language compiled with a Perl interpreter. The lines of program code contain variables, operations, functions, and comments; all can be difficult to read due to the compact make-up of the Perl language syntax. PL scripts are used for app GUI development, system administration, web server CGI scripting, and – more commonly – to read through cumbersome text files. PL files are easily identified at the start of the first line and typically start with ”#!”, ”usr”, ”local”, ”bin”, or ”perl”. These line starters help the computer systems use the proper program; this program would be a Perl interpreter unless a 3rd party program is recommended. Microsoft Visual Studio Code and MacroMates text are programs that can be used to edit the source codes. To edit plain-text source files, there is Microsoft Notepad and Apple TextEdit.

How to Open PL Files

File Viewer Plus

Perl

Strawberry Perl

ActiveState ActivePerl

IndigoStar PerlEdit

Microsoft Notepad

ES-Computing EditPlus

Perl

ActiveState ActivePerl

Late Night Affrus

MacroMates TextMate

Bare Bones BBEdit

Perl

ActiveState ActivePerl

How to Make PL Files

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