perl module inside perl script? 1

[Hemo]

I am using a perl module (Config::Tiny) and for portability reasons am wondering if it is possible to include a perl module within the code of the perl program itself?

I've not done this before and wondering if it is possible and how to go about doing so.

The module itself is a single .pm file.

 

[uida1154]

Well, looking at a perl module it's just a script plus some overhead.

If you start embedding the module (meaning copying all subs/functions into the script) you have to be very carefull with variables since they might also occur in your "own" script.

Note however that it will deliver a lot of maintenance problems and possibly size problems.

 

[MikeLacey]

If you copy the entire module, including the package declaration, into the bottom of your file it should work fine.

Mike

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[PaulTEG]

Because of the benefits of using modules I would advise against this because if there are updates for this module, you'll miss out on any new functionality.

You'd be better off to have your installation process to determine if your dependencies exist, and if not install them.

Just a thought
Best Regards
--Paul

 

[uida1154]

I aggree with Paul, although it is technically possible,

 

[MikeLacey]

quite true, though I've done it sometimes

Mike

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