How To Install perl-Regexp-Common on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Regexp-Common in AlmaLinux 8. perl-Regexp-Common is Provide commonly requested regular expressions

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-Regexp-Common on AlmaLinux 8.

What is perl-Regexp-Common

By default, this module exports a single hash (`%RE’) that stores or generates commonly needed regular expressions. Patterns currently provided include * balanced parentheses and brackets * delimited text (with escapes) * integers and floating-point numbers in any base (up to 36) * comments in 44 languages * offensive language * lists of any pattern * IPv4 addresses * URIs * Zip codes

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

Install perl-Regexp-Common 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-Regexp-Common using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-Regexp-Common

Install perl-Regexp-Common 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-Regexp-Common using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-Regexp-Common

How To Uninstall perl-Regexp-Common on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the perl-Regexp-Common package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove perl-Regexp-Common

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Summary

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