> because they do not actually require() or use() Log::ger, but instead are used together by users in the user's code. However, the plugins do "depend" on the Log::ger API

How is it possible to depend on the API of a module one doesn't require ?

IMHO if you need another modules API, then you are calling it's subs or methods, hence you need to import them.

Sorry, this really smells like bad design.

edit

anyway, IIRC you are able to list dependencies to other modules and versions as JSON or YAML in a distribution without actually importing them.

update

see CPAN::Meta

Cheers Rolf
(addicted to the Perl Programming Language :)
Wikisyntax for the Monastery

In reply to Re: Update these modules if installed? by LanX
in thread Update dependants if installed (was: Update these modules if installed?) by perlancar

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