Modern Perl Programming with Modern::Perl and CPAN Tools

Perl has evolved significantly, yet many developers are still stuck writing outdated code from decades ago. To build robust, maintainable systems today, you need to understand the modern standards, tools, and practices that define the contemporary Perl ecosystem. This course provides a clear, text-based path to upgrading your Perl skills and adopting modern development workflows. You will transition from legacy scripting to writing clean, structured code using contemporary modules and packaging tools. By focusing on modern syntax standards and dependency management, you will gain the confidence to write and maintain professional-grade Perl projects. What you'll learn: - Understand core modern Perl concepts and the strict standards enforced by the Modern::Perl module - Configure and manage multiple Perl environments using modern version management tools - Search, install, and manage external dependencies effectively using the CPAN ecosystem and cpanm - Apply modern coding standards, including type safety patterns and proper lexical scoping - Implement clean error handling and write automated test suites using contemporary testing frameworks like Test2 - Structure Perl applications as modular, distributable packages ready for modern deployment pipelines This course begins with foundational definitions, core syntax updates, and environment setup, before guiding you through practical code organization and dependency integration. Every concept is explained through clear, written text and structured code snippets that you can read, analyze, and apply at your own pace. This program is designed for beginners new to Perl, as well as self-taught developers who want to replace outdated scripting habits with modern industry standards. No prior Perl experience is required to begin. Start reading today to master the modern tools and techniques of professional Perl development.