sprintf-like string formatting capabilities with arbitrary format definitions
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MOST-STARRED Perl
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
string--format gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #73 among Perl repositories and #14,861 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#11530
BEST RANK
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FIRST APPEARANCE
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string--format has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #11530. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
string--format is an open-source project written in Perl: sprintf-like string formatting capabilities with arbitrary format definitions.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Perl. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Perl for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/dlc/string--format.git
cd string--format
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Perl environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
string--format coordinates its core functionality through a modular Perl pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed string--format into Perl backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install string--format using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dlc/string--format.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for string--format.
Import string--format into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `string--format --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Perl, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does string--format do? +
sprintf-like string formatting capabilities with arbitrary format definitions
What language is string--format written in? +
The primary language is Perl. Topics include: software.
Is string--format actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jul 13, 2025 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does string--format have? +
string--format has 2 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does string--format rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, dlc/string--format is ranked #14,861 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #73 among Perl projects.
What license is string--format distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.