Equivalent to print FILEHANDLE sprintf(FORMAT, LIST)
, except that $\
(the output record separator) is not appended. The first argument
of the list will be interpreted as the printf format. See sprintf
for an explanation of the format argument. If use locale
is in effect,
and POSIX::setlocale() has been called, the character used for the decimal
separator in formatted floating point numbers is affected by the LC_NUMERIC
locale. See perllocale and POSIX.
Don't fall into the trap of using a printf when a simple
print would do. The print is more efficient and less
error prone.