Automate Perl Module Deployment

By Martin C. Brown
2005-04-27


Resources

• " Automate your build and distribution process" (developerWorks, September 2004) shows you how to simplify the installation of any open-source software project.

• If you're interested in squeezing more performance from your Perl code, read " Optimize Perl" (developerWorks, October 2004).

• Perl has long been an important scripting tool for Linux developers, and developerWorks has an extensive collection of Perl articles to pick from.

• Comprehensive Perl Archive Network is the home of the CPAN network system.

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Tutorial Pages:
» Scripts go Beyond CPAN to Ease Network Installations
» Perl Module Installation
» Automating CPAN
» Automating CPAN Across a Network
» Use CPAN to Create a Rigid Installation
» Conclusions
» Resources


First published by IBM DeveloperWorks

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