Data Encapsulation Class

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Re: Data Encapsulation Class by philcrow (Priest) on Feb 20, 2007 at 17:17 UTC
If you search CPAN for date, you will find an overwhelming number to choose from some standbys include DateTime, Date::Calc, and Date::Manip. We use DateTime whenever possible. Phil	[reply]
Re: Data Encapsulation Class by Zaxo (Archbishop) on Feb 20, 2007 at 17:26 UTC
If you want to keep it simple and can settle for dates expressible in epoch time, POSIX::strftime() with builtin localtime can provide great flexibility in output format. Some strftime formats reflect locale, so you don't need to do internationalization by hand. Time::Piece, Date::Calc::Object or DateTime are available if you must have a date class. After Compline, Zaxo	[reply]
Re^2: Data Encapsulation Class by CaMelRyder (Pilgrim) on Feb 20, 2007 at 17:47 UTC
Thanks for the recs guys. Can't seem to get DateTime to install, but Date::Manip looks sufficient. ¥peace from CaMelRyder¥	[reply]
Re^3: Data Encapsulation Class by Herkum (Parson) on Feb 20, 2007 at 19:07 UTC
Usually if you cannot get DateTime installed it is because it is missing some dependencies. What operating system are you using?	[reply]
Re^4: Data Encapsulation Class by CaMelRyder (Pilgrim) on Feb 21, 2007 at 03:23 UTC
Re^5: Date Encapsulation Class by davorg (Chancellor) on Feb 21, 2007 at 08:56 UTC
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Re: Date Encapsulation Class by davorg (Chancellor) on Feb 20, 2007 at 17:24 UTC
A search on CPAN reveals hundreds of possibilities. CPAN should always be your first stop when looking for Perl modules. But if you're looking for recommendations, I second the recommendation for DateTime. -- <http://dave.org.uk> "The first rule of Perl club is you do not talk about Perl club." -- Chip Salzenberg	[reply]