When should you prefer perldoc and docs, and when should you avoid it?

When working with Perl, it’s important to know when to use perldoc and documentation. This guide will help you determine the best situations for utilizing these resources and when it might be better to avoid them.

When to Prefer perldoc

Use perldoc when:

• You need quick access to Perl's built-in documentation.
• You are working in a terminal or command line environment without internet access.
• You want to read documentation that closely matches the version of Perl you are using.

When to Avoid perldoc

Avoid using perldoc when:

• You require examples or community contributions that may be found in online documentation.
• You are looking for specific troubleshooting advice that may be more readily available on forums or websites.
• You need comprehensive coverage of modules that might not be fully detailed in the local documentation.

Example of Command Usage

To access the documentation for a specific module using perldoc, you can run the following command: