How To Install perl-Data-Perl on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Data-Perl in AlmaLinux 8. perl-Data-Perl is Base classes wrapping fundamental Perl data types

Introduction

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

What is perl-Data-Perl

Data that exist in Perl. These classes and methods as they exist today are an attempt to mirror functionality provided by Moose’s Native Traits. One important thing to note is all classes currently do no validation on constructor input.

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

Install perl-Data-Perl 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-Perl using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-Data-Perl

Install perl-Data-Perl 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-Perl using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-Data-Perl

How To Uninstall perl-Data-Perl on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove perl-Data-Perl

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Summary

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