What are good alternatives to installing modules (cpanm), and how do they compare?

Explore various alternatives to installing Perl modules using cpanm. Understand their benefits and how they compare to cpanm for managing your Perl environment effectively.

Perl, cpanm alternatives, Perl module installation, Perl module management, CPAN, local::lib, carton, App::cpanminus

# Alternative methods to install Perl modules:
# 1. CPAN
# To manually install a module using CPAN:
perl -MCPAN -e shell
cpan> install Module::Name

# 2. local::lib
# Create a local library for installing modules:
perl -MCPAN -e 'install local::lib'
eval $(perl -I$HOME/perl5/lib/perl5 -Mlocal::lib)

# 3. Carton
# Using Carton to manage dependencies:
carton init        # Create a Carton file
carton add Module::Name  # Add a module to the Carton file
carton install     # Install all modules listed
        

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