On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 9:05 AM, Tom Browder <tom.brow...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 12:08 AM, Kaare Rasmussen <ka...@jasonic.dk> wrote: >> On 2016-02-20 20:50, Tom Browder wrote: >>> >>> I notice that module Net::SMTP is on the most wanted list and shown as >>> a WIP. However, on a lark I decided to try: >> >> I guess you refer to >> https://github.com/perl6/perl6-most-wanted/blob/master/most-wanted/modules.md >> which seems to be a compilation of wishes for Perl 6. Nobody can decide >> what gets worked on in Perl 6; I think this is just a collection of ideas >> for someone to pick up if they have time. >> >>> 1. Why is Net::SMTP available in the ecosystem if it is still a WIP >>> (and doesn't pass testing)? > > Okay, I confused two issues. Questions: > > 1. Shouldn't a Perl 6 module available in the Perl 6 ecosystem no > longer be shown on the most wanted list? (And if it's still a WIP, > the installation via Panda should note that somehow.)
Specifically not addressing the "should it be on the most wanted list or not still" question, but: panda can't really tell if a module is "good", only if it's installable. Seems like a README in the project repo is a good start here. (and maybe something similar in the MW list). Or perhaps a version convention. I'm sure we can crib some notes from the perl 5 ecosystem here about determining if a module has quality. No one is suggesting the ecosystem setup is in a final state; There will be hiccups like this as we grow. > 2. How does one install a local (non-panda-list recognized) module > (e.g., one downloaded with git cl;one ...)? > > Thanks. > > Best regards, > > -Tom $ panda install . -- Will "Coke" Coleda
