Perl::Critic is an extensible framework for creating and applying coding standards to Perl source code.
Essentially, it is a static source code analysis engine. Perl::Critic is distributed with a number of Perl::Critic::Policy modules that attempt to enforce various coding guidelines. Most Policy modules are based on Damian Conway’s book Perl Best Practices. However, Perl::Critic is not limited to PBP and will even support Policies that contradict Conway. You can enable, disable, and customize those Polices through the Perl::Critic interface. You can also create new Policy modules that suit your own tastes.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/Perl-Critic/Perl-Critic
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Developer: Perl::Critic Core Maintainers
License: Artistic License
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