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This software review is about WWW::CPAN, a Perl module that allows users to get meta data from CPAN distributions at search.cpan.org. Initially, this was made possible thanks to Schwern and Graham, who implemented a mechanism allowing for this capability.
Users will find that the API for WWW::CPAN is easy to use, as it has implemented a client for this purpose. While it may not be currently useful for all users, there is hope that it will be one day.
The module has gone a step further by including a search method that fetches query data from search.cpan.org. This is done through HTTP requests. Users can retrieve meta data using various fetch_distmeta methods, each with their own parameters for customization. Options include fetching meta data for a specific distribution, version, or author, and can even be formatted in JSON.
The search method from WWW::CPAN is equally flexible, with the ability to search by query and mode. Overall, the module proves itself to be a valuable asset for those working with CPAN distributions.
Users will find that the API for WWW::CPAN is easy to use, as it has implemented a client for this purpose. While it may not be currently useful for all users, there is hope that it will be one day.
The module has gone a step further by including a search method that fetches query data from search.cpan.org. This is done through HTTP requests. Users can retrieve meta data using various fetch_distmeta methods, each with their own parameters for customization. Options include fetching meta data for a specific distribution, version, or author, and can even be formatted in JSON.
The search method from WWW::CPAN is equally flexible, with the ability to search by query and mode. Overall, the module proves itself to be a valuable asset for those working with CPAN distributions.
What's New
Version 0.011: N/A