Changes for version v0.8.1_01-TRIAL - 2015-10-01 (TRIAL RELEASE)
- In documentation, code and comments the terms "plugin name" and "plugin moniker" used more accurately. To the manual added a section explaining these terms.
- Options `source_providers` and `metainfo_providers` changed a bit. Now they split their values at whitespace (`\s+`) not on plain space.
- Options `source_provider` and `metainfo_provider` introduced. Each option treats its value as *one* plugin name. It allows to operate with plugin names containing spaces.
- Option `show_mungers` introduced. By default mungers are not shown because this information is unreliable. See <https://github.com/rjbs/Dist-Zilla/issues/495>
- Testing improved. Added a test routine (it is used in every test) to read generated `MANIFEST` with `ExtUtils::Manifest::maniread` and verify read content. That actually means my manifest is tested on compatibility with `MakeMaker`.
- If filename includes hash character, filename in manifest will be written as single-quoted string. It prevents interpreting a file which name starts with hash as a comment.
- From user point of view, this version is almost compatible with the previous (except very minor change in `source_providers` and `metainfo_providers`). However, in class interface there are incompatible changes. Some methods are renamed, some changed, so subclasses or other clients should be modified to work with the new version. (Frankly, I do not think someone uses it programmatically.)
Documentation
Manifest::Write plugin user manual
Modules
Have annotated distribution manifest