Re: Using CPAN effectively; Finding the best fit module.

A very similar question was asked recently - please see the question and responses in "we need a list".

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Re^2: Using CPAN effectively; Finding the best fit module. by zby (Vicar) on Mar 28, 2008 at 19:30 UTC
This one has a better title (and this is important). Repeating what I answered at the other thread - we should start putting 'recommended alternatives' into CPAN rating comments.	[reply]
Re^3: Using CPAN effectively; Finding the best fit module. by amarquis (Curate) on Mar 28, 2008 at 20:23 UTC
This is a very good idea. The issue with the reviews is that there are not enough of them. With many (most?) modules it isn't just a matter of "not enough to determine quality" - there aren't any! CPAN won't see a great volume of reviews without serious thinking and work going into the review system. Which is why I like your idea: it is simple, and gets the job done. If even a few reviews that said "This module is a 4/5, it does X well but if you want to do Y too you should look at module Z" it would help me track down my best-fit module faster. I think I'll start adding reviews like this when I find a set of good, related solutions.	[reply]
Re^2: Using CPAN effectively; Finding the best fit module. by amarquis (Curate) on Mar 28, 2008 at 16:23 UTC
Apparently spx2 and I had the same reaction to his thread, as it spawned the same question for each of us. I composed the post, ran off to a meeting, and posted it when I get back, only to find his thread already posted. :(	[reply]