Proper noun
CPAN
(computing) Initialism of Comprehensive Perl Archive Network, an Internet-based archive of software modules written in the Perl programming language.
As a hive of activity in the Perl world, the CPAN both shapes and is shaped by Perl culture. Source: Internet
Cygwin provides a Unix-like environment on Windows, and both Perl and CPAN are available as standard pre-compiled packages in the Cygwin setup program. Source: Internet
Influence Experienced Perl programmers often comment that half of Perl's power is in the CPAN. Source: Internet
In particular, this phrase describes a style of development that embraces the use of the CPAN, takes advantage of recent developments in the language, and is rigorous about creating high quality code. Source: Internet
Once registered, the new PAUSE account has a directory in the CPAN under authors/id/(first letter)/(first two letters)/(author ID). Source: Internet
Other supporting websites A family of other loosely integrated support websites have been created as the CPAN has grown in size and scale. Source: Internet