What are good alternatives to carton and cpanfile, and how do they compare?

If you're looking for alternatives to Carton and Cpanfile for managing Perl dependencies, here are a few options to consider:

1. Module::Install

Module::Install is a Perl module that simplifies the process of writing distributions. It provides a way to specify dependencies and manage installation without needing a build system.

2. Dist::Zilla

Dist::Zilla is a powerful tool for managing distributions. It provides plugins for adding dependencies, generating files, and much more, allowing for extensive customization.

3. App::cpanminus

App::cpanminus (often abbreviated as cpanm) is a script to get, unpack, build, and install modules from CPAN with ease, focusing on a simple command-line interface.

Comparison

While Carton is specifically built for dependency management, the others provide more generalized build and installation tools. For instance:

• Module::Install focuses on simplifying the installation process.
• Dist::Zilla is geared towards the distribution lifecycle and provides extensive features for build automation.
• App::cpanminus is more about quick installations of modules.

Example Usage

# Example of using Module::Install
use Module::Install;

name 'Your::Module';
all_from 'lib/Your/Module.pm';
requires 'Some::Dependency' => '1.0';