How do I install a Perl Module?

How do I install a Perl Module?

To install a Perl module on a Linux or Unix-like system, you can use the "cpan" command or the "cpanm" command. "cpan" is a command-line utility that allows you to install Perl modules from the Comprehensive Perl Archive Network (CPAN), and "cpanm" is a command-line utility that provides an easy way to install Perl modules from CPAN.

To install a Perl module using "cpan", follow these steps:

  1. Open a terminal and type the following command:
cpan
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This will start the "cpan" interactive shell.

  1. Type the following command:
install Module::Name

Replace "Module::Name" with the name of the Perl module you want to install.

  1. "cpan" will download and install the specified Perl module and its dependencies.

To install a Perl module using "cpanm", follow these steps:

  1. Open a terminal and type the following command:
cpanm Module::Name

Replace "Module::Name" with the name of the Perl module you want to install.

  1. "cpanm" will download and install the specified Perl module and its dependencies.

With these steps, you should be able to install a Perl module using "cpan" or "cpanm". Consult the documentation of "cpan" and "cpanm" for more information on how to use these utilities.

Created Time:2017-10-28 21:38:55  Author:lautturi