This software extracts and reformats POD snippets for use in Perl code, particularly unit tests.
Pod::Snippets is a highly useful Perl module that is designed to extract and reformat snippets of POD. These snippets can then be utilized within a unit test or other Perl code. To begin using the module, simply use the command "use Pod::Snippets;".
After loading the module, you can extract snippets of POD from your Perl code by using the command "my $snips = load Pod::Snippets($file_or_handle, -markup => "test");". This will extract the POD snippets and allow you to manipulate them for use in your tests.
For example, to extract a specific snippet named "synopsis" and convert it to code format, use the command "$code_snippet = $snips->named("synopsis")->as_code;". You can then manipulate the code snippet as needed using regular expressions or other methods.
Finally, you can evaluate the code snippet and perform tests on the output by using commands like "my $result = eval $code_snippet; die $@ if $@; like($result->what_happen(), qr/bomb/);".
Overall, Pod::Snippets is an incredibly useful Perl module that simplifies the process of extracting and using POD snippets within your code. It's particularly useful for those who practice test-driven development and want to test every line of their code, including those found within the SYNOPSIS section of their POD. However, it has other potential uses as well, such as simultaneously storing information as both code and documentation.
After loading the module, you can extract snippets of POD from your Perl code by using the command "my $snips = load Pod::Snippets($file_or_handle, -markup => "test");". This will extract the POD snippets and allow you to manipulate them for use in your tests.
For example, to extract a specific snippet named "synopsis" and convert it to code format, use the command "$code_snippet = $snips->named("synopsis")->as_code;". You can then manipulate the code snippet as needed using regular expressions or other methods.
Finally, you can evaluate the code snippet and perform tests on the output by using commands like "my $result = eval $code_snippet; die $@ if $@; like($result->what_happen(), qr/bomb/);".
Overall, Pod::Snippets is an incredibly useful Perl module that simplifies the process of extracting and using POD snippets within your code. It's particularly useful for those who practice test-driven development and want to test every line of their code, including those found within the SYNOPSIS section of their POD. However, it has other potential uses as well, such as simultaneously storing information as both code and documentation.
What's New
Version 0.14: N/A