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3 Top Free and Open Source Perl Web Frameworks

One of the types of software that’s important for a web developer is the web framework. A framework “is a code library that makes a developer’s life easier when building reliable, scalable, and maintainable web applications” by providing reusable code or extensions for common operations. By saving development time, developers can concentrate on application logic rather than mundane elements.

A web framework offers the developer a choice about how to solve a specific problem. By using a framework, a developer lets the framework control portions of their application. While it’s perfectly possible to code a web application without using a framework, it’s more practical to use one.

Perl is a high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, scripting, dynamic programming language. Its syntax has its roots in shell scripting tools, borrowing features from other languages including C, shell script (sh), AWK, and sed.

When it comes to web development, there are a fairly small range of Perl frameworks to choose. The choice depends on finding the right tool for the job at hand. Here’s our pick of the finest Perl web frameworks.

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Let’s explore the 3 Perl web frameworks. For each program we have compiled its own portal page, a full description with an in-depth analysis of its features, together with links to relevant resources.

Perl Web Frameworks
MojoliciousReal-time web framework allowing web applications using WebSockets
CatalystHigh quality MVC web framework
DancerSimple but powerful web application framework with few dependencies

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