Question

How do I choose between two (or more) Perl modules, when each of them has the method(s) I need?

Answer 1

I’d check

• if the API supports my use case.
• If both APIs do, choose the module that is easier to work with.
• If both APIs are equally easy to work with, choose the one with better documentation/support.
• If both are equally well documented/supported, choose the that has less dependencies.
• If both have the same amount of dependencies, take the smaller one.
• If both are about equal, choose the one with more releases / more active development / more passes in the test matrix (courtesy of Eric Strom)
• If both still are equal, roll a dice.

Your preferences may vary so you might want to reorder the list, depending on your preferences.