How To Install perl-Data-Dumper on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Data-Dumper in AlmaLinux 8. perl-Data-Dumper is Stringify perl data structures, suitable for printing and eval

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Data-Dumper on AlmaLinux 8.

What is perl-Data-Dumper

Given a list of scalars or reference variables, writes out their contents in perl syntax. The references can also be objects. The content of each variable is output in a single Perl statement. Handles self-referential structures correctly.

We can use yum or dnf to install perl-Data-Dumper on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install perl-Data-Dumper.

Install perl-Data-Dumper on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install perl-Data-Dumper using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-Data-Dumper

Install perl-Data-Dumper on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install perl-Data-Dumper using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-Data-Dumper

How To Uninstall perl-Data-Dumper on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the perl-Data-Dumper package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove perl-Data-Dumper

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Data-Dumper on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.