A unified API for modules that transform data structures into strings is available. It simplifies the process of converting data from one format to another by improving the interoperability of different data structures.
Any::Renderer can currently support several formats, including XML via XML::Simple, XML+XSLT, Data::Dumper, Javascript, Javascript::Anon & JSON, UrlEncoded, and the formats supported by Data::Serializer such as Config::General and Config::Wrest. It also supports any templating language that is supported by Any::Template.
One of the benefits of Any::Renderer is that it discovers any backend modules and offers their formats. It also can recognize and handle new formats that it doesn't know about. Adding new formats in a persistent environment doesn't require the module to be reloaded. However, if you change which module provides a format, you'll need to reload Any::Renderer (e.g. send a SIGHUP to modperl).
In terms of its usage, Any::Renderer can be invoked with the following:
- $renderer = new Any::Renderer ( $format, \%options );
- $string = $renderer->render ( $structure );
- $bool = Any::Renderer::requires_template ( $format );
- $list_ref = Any::Renderer::available_formats ();
Overall, Any::Renderer is a useful software module for developers looking for a simple and flexible way to generate output in various formats. Its support for multiple formats and templating languages makes it a versatile tool for many different applications.
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