Before you get started programming in Perl, you need to pick an editor or and IDE to use. There are plenty of options. Here are a few recommended ones. See also the article about editors and IDEs with some extra comments and check out the Perl IDE and Editor Poll, October 2009 if you like that kind.
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Are there any free Perl IDEs out there for Windows that have debugging capabilities, syntax highlighting, and possibly even IntelliSense?
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There is an overview of Perl IDE's here. I find Padre very promising, but I'm not sure it already has all features you need (if not it probably will soon).
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Eclipse with addons perhaps?
Have a look at EPIC
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This isn't free but you could have a look at Komodo (ActiveState). When I looked at it a few years ago they were offering a free license for open source developers.
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Padre: http://padre.perlide.org/
GNU/Emacs with cperl-mode: http://gnu.org/software/emacs
Emacs has better editing capabilities (and hilights Perl better, ironically), but Padre might be enough for you.
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I use enginsite Perl Editor lite version, mainly for the function, variable breakdown feature and the compile/run feature.
if you want more feature then you might want to look at the full version.
melaosmelaosPerl Editor Linux
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Komodo Edit from ActiveState supports debugging and it's cross-platform.
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