How To Install perl-namespace-sweep on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-namespace-sweep in AlmaLinux 8. perl-namespace-sweep is Sweep up imported subs in your classes

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install perl-namespace-sweep on AlmaLinux 8.

What is perl-namespace-sweep

Because Perl methods are just regular subroutines, it’s difficult to tell what’s a method and what’s just an imported function. As a result, imported functions can be called as methods on your objects. This pragma will delete imported functions from your class’s symbol table, thereby ensuring that your interface is as you specified it. However, code inside your module will still be able to use the imported functions without any problems.

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

Install perl-namespace-sweep 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-namespace-sweep using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install perl-namespace-sweep

Install perl-namespace-sweep 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-namespace-sweep using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install perl-namespace-sweep

How To Uninstall perl-namespace-sweep on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the perl-namespace-sweep package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove perl-namespace-sweep

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Summary

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