What is CPAN?
The Comprehensive Perl Archive Network (CPAN) is an archive of over 190 000 modules written in Perl, as well as documentation for it. It is searchable MetaCPAN and accessible from everywhere.
CPAN can denote either the archive network itself, or the module installer (somewhat like a package manager). Other well-known installers are cpanm and cpm).
Around CPAN
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MetaCPAN - Search CPAN modules
- CPAN Portal - CPAN entrance
- PAUSE - Get your CPAN account
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CPANTesters - Test reports
- Request Tracker - Bug reports/wish list
- Glossary - Understand CPAN vocabulary
Recommended modules
It’s very personal but if you are after a list of recommended modules, you can start by looking at these:
- Task::Kensho - Enlightened Perl Modules
- MstPAN - Curated list of modules
- Modules reviews - Modules reviews
