This software allows users to create a smaller and simplified copy of CPAN, a large Perl programming language repository. It helps in minimizing the size of the repository by removing unnecessary modules and reduce the dependency graph.
I recently had the opportunity to use CPAN::Mini, a Perl module that simplifies the process of building and updating a minimal mirror of the CPAN on your local disk. This module is particularly helpful for developers who want to minimize the amount of space taken up on their computer by only including the necessary files to install the newest version of every distribution.
The module includes only a select number of files, including 01mailrc.txt.gz, 02packages.details.txt.gz, 03modlist.data.gz, and the last non-developer release of every distribution for every author. This means that you won't be bogged down by unnecessary files cluttering your system.
Overall, I found CPAN::Mini to be incredibly easy to use and effective at building and updating my local mirror of the CPAN. I would highly recommend this module to any developer looking to save space on their computer and streamline their development process.
The module includes only a select number of files, including 01mailrc.txt.gz, 02packages.details.txt.gz, 03modlist.data.gz, and the last non-developer release of every distribution for every author. This means that you won't be bogged down by unnecessary files cluttering your system.
Overall, I found CPAN::Mini to be incredibly easy to use and effective at building and updating my local mirror of the CPAN. I would highly recommend this module to any developer looking to save space on their computer and streamline their development process.
What's New
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