libpath-iterator-rule-perl - 1.015-2 main

Path::Iterator::Rule iterates over files and directories
to identify ones matching a user-defined set of rules.
The API is based heavily on File::Find::Rule,
but with more explicit distinction between matching rules
and options that influence how directories are searched.
A Path::Iterator::Rule object is a collection of rules (match criteria)
with methods to add additional criteria.
Options that control directory traversal are given as arguments
to the method that generates an iterator.
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Here is a summary of features
for comparison to other file finding modules:
* provides many "helper" methods for specifying rules
* offers (lazy) iterator and flattened list interfaces
* custom rules implemented with callbacks
* breadth-first (default) or pre- or post-order depth-first searching
* follows symlinks (by default, but can be disabled)
* directories visited only once (no infinite loop; can be disabled)
* doesn't chdir during operation
* provides an API for extensions
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As a convenience, the PIR module is an empty subclass of this one
that is less arduous to type for one-liners.