Test failures are to be expected. Ideally, we would like to be able to install a module with no problems. That hasn't been my experience. I'd say %50 of the modules that I have installed have been problematic. The suggestions in the other replies are great--Read the Readme, Install, etc. pods. Debug, rerun the tests, but, for me, I always go back to the Makefile.PL and tinker with it until it looks right to me. Then install the module with make -ik, make -ikt; make test -ik, make test -ikt; make install -ik, make install -ikt. Sometimes I rerun make as: "make -B", then start the procedure all over again. I wish there was an easier way(smile)...

In reply to Re: Test Failure Best Practices, or when is it ok to "force install" by Khen1950fx
in thread Test Failure Best Practices, or when is it ok to "force install" by Anonymous Monk

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