Perl scripts should start with the path to Perl on the first line. The path to Perl should be the location where you installed Perl on your Windows machine. The above script can be executed using the EditRocket Tools -> Perl -> Execute Program optio

How to get started with your first Perl script After installing Perl you will want to actually run some Perl code. You need to use a command line ( Windows , macOS , Unix/Linux ) program to do this.

In fact, you don't have to provide an extension at all, but it's good practice and helps you locate your Perl scripts easily later on. Run Your Script . Back at the command prompt, change to the directory where you saved the Perl script. In DOS. y