What is CPAN?
CPAN, the Comprehensive Perl Archive Network, is a central repository for Perl programming resources. It serves Perl developers and programmers who need to access and utilize a wide array of modules, libraries, and documentation. The archive helps the Perl community share and discover tools for their development projects. Developers search CPAN to find and download open-source Perl modules and distributions. They can learn how to install Perl modules and explore extensive Perl documentation. The platform also allows contributors to upload new modules and resources, enriching the collective knowledge base for the Perl programming language.