What is App::cpanminus (cpanm) in Perl?

App::cpanminus, commonly known as cpanm, is a Perl module that provides a simple, efficient way to manage Perl modules from the Comprehensive Perl Archive Network (CPAN). It is designed to be lightweight and to make the process of installing and managing Perl dependencies easier for developers. Unlike other CPAN clients, cpanm focuses on simplicity and speed, allowing users to quickly install modules with minimal configuration.

One of the key features of cpanm is its ability to automatically resolve dependencies when installing modules, ensuring that all required modules are installed in one go. This makes it particularly useful for developers who need to quickly set up their Perl environments.

To get started with cpanm, one can easily install it using the following command:

curl -L https://cpanmin.us | perl - App::cpanminus

Once installed, you can use it to install any Perl module from CPAN with a simple command:

cpanm Module::Name

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