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http://blog.twoshortplanks.com/2009/11/02/introducing-xmleasy/

This is an article on a module called XML::Easy. If it does what this artice says it would be a great thing. Here's hoping!

Perl best pratices consider harmful...

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Don't get me wrong I like the book, but people that just follow it blindly really tick me off. Here is someone else that agrees.

Module::Install

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I'm starting to use Module::Install for my perl projects. There are some good reasons to use it:

  • Extremely easy for beginners to learn
  • Does everything ExtUtils::MakeMaker does.
  • Does it with a dramatically simpler syntax.
  • Automatically scans for metadata for you.
  • Requires no installation for end-users.
  • Generates a stock Build.PL for Module::Build users.
  • Guaranteed forward-compatibility.
  • Automatically updates your MANIFEST.
  • Distributing scripts is easy.
  • Include prerequisite modules (less dependencies to install)
  • Auto-installation of prerequisites.
  • Support for Inline-based modules.
  • Support for File::ShareDir shared data files
  • Support for precompiled PAR binaries.
  • Deals with Win32 install issues for you.

Good tutorial on Catalyst and DBIx::Class.

I've want to start using Test::Class for some of my projects. Here is an article on how to use it.

CPAN Watch

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CPAN watch is a blog that highlights the best new uploads to CPAN...

The Red Black Moose

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Interesting article on red black trees in Moose....

Perl Buzz

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Perl Buzz is a new site whos purpose is to garner some attention for perl. And there using Movable Type 4...

Stepping up from XML::Simple to XML::LibXML

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I've been using XML::Simple for a while. I have always thought it didn't scale well but I didn't know what to move to. This might be it.