How To Install perl-ExtUtils-CChecker on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-ExtUtils-CChecker in AlmaLinux 8. perl-ExtUtils-CChecker is Configure-time utilities for using C headers, libraries, or OS features

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-ExtUtils-CChecker on AlmaLinux 8.

What is perl-ExtUtils-CChecker

Often Perl modules are written to wrap functionality found in existing C headers, libraries, or to use OS-specific features. It is useful in the Build.PL or Makefile.PL file to check for the existence of these requirements before attempting to actually build the module.

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

Install perl-ExtUtils-CChecker 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-ExtUtils-CChecker using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-ExtUtils-CChecker

Install perl-ExtUtils-CChecker 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-ExtUtils-CChecker using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-ExtUtils-CChecker

How To Uninstall perl-ExtUtils-CChecker on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the perl-ExtUtils-CChecker package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove perl-ExtUtils-CChecker

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Summary

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