apache2-mod_perl

Embedded Perl for Apache

The Apache/Perl integration project brings together the full power of the Perl programming language and the Apache HTTP server. With mod_perl, it is possible to write Apache modules entirely in Perl. The persistent interpreter embedded in the server avoids the overhead of starting an external interpreter and the penalty of Perl start-up time. Note that you do not need mod_perl to run perl scripts via the common gateway interface (CGI). mod_perl enables you to run Perl scripts in an embedded interpreter if the additional performance is needed, but may require modifications to the scripts.