This software is a directory tree traverser that operates using object-oriented techniques.
If you're looking for a reliable and powerful way to traverse files and directories in Perl, then look no further than File::Find::Node. This handy package provides a range of methods for creating and processing file objects, all while maintaining a flexible and intuitive API.
One of the key methods offered by File::Find::Node is its constructor, File::Find::Node->new. This creates a new File::Find::Node object, which serves as the top-level object for the specified path. From here, you can use a variety of other methods to traverse the directory structure and extract information about each item you encounter.
One such method is $f->process. This takes a reference to a callback function, which is called for each item in the traversal. This allows you to perform custom logic on each file in the directory, or to extract specific information about particular files or subdirectories.
Another useful method is $f->post_process, which takes a reference to a callback function that is called for each directory after it has been traversed. This can be especially helpful for performing cleanup or finalization tasks, or for aggregating data across multiple files in a directory.
Ultimately, the workhorse of File::Find::Node is the $f->find method, which performs the actual traversal. Callback functions are passed a File::Find::Node object for the item being visited, which can then be used to access a variety of useful methods for retrieving information about the item, its parent directory, and associated metadata.
Overall, if you're looking for a powerful and flexible tool for traversing files and directories in Perl, then File::Find::Node is an excellent choice. With its rich API and range of useful features, it is sure to become an essential component of any Perl developer's toolkit.
One of the key methods offered by File::Find::Node is its constructor, File::Find::Node->new. This creates a new File::Find::Node object, which serves as the top-level object for the specified path. From here, you can use a variety of other methods to traverse the directory structure and extract information about each item you encounter.
One such method is $f->process. This takes a reference to a callback function, which is called for each item in the traversal. This allows you to perform custom logic on each file in the directory, or to extract specific information about particular files or subdirectories.
Another useful method is $f->post_process, which takes a reference to a callback function that is called for each directory after it has been traversed. This can be especially helpful for performing cleanup or finalization tasks, or for aggregating data across multiple files in a directory.
Ultimately, the workhorse of File::Find::Node is the $f->find method, which performs the actual traversal. Callback functions are passed a File::Find::Node object for the item being visited, which can then be used to access a variety of useful methods for retrieving information about the item, its parent directory, and associated metadata.
Overall, if you're looking for a powerful and flexible tool for traversing files and directories in Perl, then File::Find::Node is an excellent choice. With its rich API and range of useful features, it is sure to become an essential component of any Perl developer's toolkit.
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