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The result of compilation can be saved to disk as bytecode: see B::Bytecode. The bytecode can then be executed with ByteLoader.

The Perl FAQ talks a bit about the compiled/interpreted question in Is it a Perl program or a Perl script? but doesn't get down to brass tacks.

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