llnl / llnl/libROM

Remove Perl dependency.

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C++
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Description

If we're using GNU Autotools or CMake, we shouldn't need Perl anymore. (I believe Doxygen requires Perl, but Perl is no longer a direct dependency of this project.) The Perl dependency was introduced by the `depend.pl` script, but this script is no longer needed.

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Research direction

Locate the `depend.pl` script and the GNU Autotools or CMake dependency declarations. Check whether the script is still referenced and whether Doxygen remains the only Perl-related requirement, then update the build metadata so Perl is no longer a direct dependency. Confirm that the project’s configured build still completes without Perl.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cmake, cpp, perl
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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