How has support for cross-platform issues (Windows, macOS, Linux) changed across recent Perl versions?

Over the recent Perl versions, there have been significant improvements and changes in support for cross-platform compatibility, particularly for Windows, macOS, and Linux. These enhancements aim to streamline the development process across different operating systems, allowing developers to create robust applications without being hindered by platform-specific issues.

Key changes include:

• Improved installation processes on Windows through better packaging in distributions like Strawberry Perl.
• Support for file handling and path traversal improvements to ensure seamless operations across all platforms.
• Enhanced modules that handle cross-platform system interactions more effectively, reducing the need for conditional code.

As of Perl 5.36 and later, there's a concerted effort to standardize functionality across platforms, enabling more reliable cross-platform applications. This means less platform-specific code and more focus on application logic.