Minima is an efficient web framework written in Perl and built with modern core classes. It provides a minimal structure for creating web applications using routes, controllers, and templates.
Applications can be run with Minima’s command-line interface or a Plack-compatible server.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Build web applications with a minimal setup.
- Define application routes in a dedicated route map.
- Organise request handling with controller classes.
- Render dynamic content with templates.
- Run applications from the command line.
- Supports Plack-compatible application servers.
- Includes documentation accessible with perldoc.
Website: github.com/tessarin/Minima
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Developer: Cesar Tessarin
License: MIT License
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| Minima | Lean, efficient environment designed for speed and minimal overhead |
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