I feel that I have been using perl long enough that I would really like to start conrtibuting back (I am a strong believer in the GNU approach to programming ;), so my question is not to a specific piece of code, but development in general.
I was reading through Programming Perl (again ;), and I was reading through the section that speaks on developing modules. I figured that many of our CPAN contributors lurk around the monastery, so I figure I will ask advice here. I am mostly looking for general infomation, but to kindof formalize my question into something that would be a good question. . . .
QUESTION:
- Are there any good resources that will take me through the steps of developing a good (and useful) module?
- Are there any words of advice from any module develpers here that might help me along?
I assume that I am not the only one here who has this question on their mind, so I thought it would be of some use to post this for others who are in the same situation :). Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to give me.
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