How do you test code that uses script packaging (PAR::Packer)?

Testing code that uses script packaging with PAR::Packer in Perl can be an essential part of ensuring that your packaged applications run correctly in different environments. Here is a simple guide along with an example to help you through the process.

Keywords: PAR::Packer, Perl testing, script packaging, code testing
Description: Learn how to effectively test your Perl scripts packaged with PAR::Packer to ensure they operate correctly across various platforms.

Here's an example of how you can create and test a simple Perl script using PAR::Packer:

#!/usr/bin/perl use strict; use warnings; print "Hello, World!\n";

To package this script into a standalone executable, you would use the following command:

pp -o hello_world.exe hello_world.pl

To test the packaged application, run it from the command line and verify that it outputs "Hello, World!" as expected:

./hello_world.exe

Follow this process to ensure your Perl applications packaged with PAR::Packer function correctly in every environment.


Keywords: PAR::Packer Perl testing script packaging code testing