Replace XML::Simple dependency
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- Perl
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Description
XML::Simple documentation states
The use of this module in new code is discouraged. Other modules are available which provide more straightforward and consistent interfaces. In particular, XML::LibXML is highly recommended.
Let's convert all XML-related code to XML::LibXML (which Rex already uses in Rex::Group::Lookup::XML).
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the existing XML::LibXML usage in Rex::Group::Lookup::XML and locating the remaining XML::Simple references across the repository. Convert the XML-related code to XML::LibXML, remove the obsolete dependency, and verify the affected functionality remains working.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- perl
- Domain
- devops
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100