Dancer2 is a lightweight yet powerful web application framework written in Perl.
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Dancer2 is the evolution of [Dancer](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer) and is based on on [Moo](https://metacpan.org/pod/Moo), a lightweight object framework for Perl. Dancer2 can optionally use XS modules for speed, but at its core remains fatpackable (via [App::FatPacker](https://metacpan.org/pod/App%3A%3AFatPacker)), allowing you to easily deploy Dancer2 applications in environments that do not support custom installations of CPAN modules. Dancer2 is easy and fun: use Dancer2; get '/' => sub { "Hello World" }; dance; ## Documentation Index Documentation for Dancer2 is split into several sections: - Dancer2 Tutorial If you've never danced before, you should start by reading our [tutorial](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3ATutorial). - Manual The [Dancer2::Manual](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3AManual) is the definitive reference for Dancer2. Here you will find information on the concepts of Dancer2 application development and a comprehensive reference to the Dancer2 domain specific language. - Keyword Guide The complete list of keywords for Dancer2 is documented in the [DSL Keywords](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3AManual#DSL-KEYWORDS) guide. - Deployment For configuration examples of different deployment solutions involving Dancer2 and Plack, refer to [the deployment guide](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3AManual%3A%3ADeployment). - Cookbook Specific examples of code for real-life problems and some 'tricks' for applications in Dancer2 can be found in [the Cookbook](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3ACookbook) - Configuration For configuration file details refer to [Dancer2::Config](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3AConfig). It is a complete list of all configuration options. - Plugins Refer to [Dancer2::Plugins](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3APlugins) for a curated list of Dancer2 plugins, or [search MetaCPAN](https://metacpan.org/search?q=Dancer2%3A%3APlugin) for a complete list. For information on how to author a plugin, see ["Writing the plugin" in Dancer2::Plugin](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3APlugin#Writing-the-plugin). - Dancer2 Migration Guide [The migration guide](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3AManual%3A%3AMigration) provides the most up-to-date instructions on how to convert a Dancer (1) based application to Dancer2. ### Other Documentation - Core and Community Policy, and Standards of Conduct The [Dancer core and community policy, and standards of conduct](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3APolicy) defines what constitutes acceptable behavior in our community, what behavior is considered abusive and unacceptable, and what steps will be taken to remediate inappropriate and abusive behavior. By participating in any public forum for Dancer or its community, you are agreeing to the terms of this policy. - GitHub Wiki Our [wiki](https://github.com/PerlDancer/Dancer2/wiki) has community-contributed documentation, as well as other information that doesn't quite fit within this manual. - Contributing The [contribution guidelines](https://github.com/PerlDancer/Dancer2/blob/master/Contributing.md) describe how to set up your development environment to contribute to the development of Dancer2, Dancer2's Git workflow, submission guidelines, and various coding standards. - Deprecation Policy The [deprecation policy](https://metacpan.org/pod/Dancer2%3A%3ADeprecationPolicy) defines the process for removing old, broken, unused, or outdated code from the Dancer2 codebase. This policy is critical for guiding and shaping future development of Dancer2. # Security Reports If you need to report a security vulnerability in Dancer2, send all pertinent information to [dancer-security@dancer.pm](mailto:dancer-security@dancer.pm), or report it via the GitHub security tool. These reports will be addressed in the earliest possible timeframe. # Support You are welcome to join our mailing list. For subscription information, mail address and archives see [http://lists.preshweb.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/dancer-users](http://lists.preshweb.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/dancer-users). We are also on IRC: #dancer on irc.perl.org. # Authors ## Dancer Core Team Alberto Simões Alexis Sukrieh D Ruth Holloway (GeekRuthie) Damien Krotkine David Precious Franck Cuny Jason A. Crome Mickey Nasriachi Peter Mottram (SysPete) Russell Jenkins Sawyer X Stefan Hornburg (Racke) Yanick Champoux ## Core Team Emeritus David Golden Steven Humphrey ## Contributors A. Sinan Unur Abdullah Diab Achyut Kumar Panda Ahmad M. Zawawi Alex Beamish Alexander Karelas Alexander Pankoff Alexandr Ciornii Andrew Beverley Andrew Grangaard Andrew Inishev Andrew Solomon Andy Jack Ashvini V B10m Bas Bloemsaat baynes Ben Hutton Ben Kaufman biafra Blabos de Blebe Breno G. de Oliveira cdmalon Celogeek Cesare Gargano Charlie Gonzalez chenchen000 Chi Trinh Christian Walde Christopher White cloveistaken Colin Kuskie cym0n Dale Gallagher Dan Book (Grinnz) Daniel Böhmer Daniel Muey Daniel Perrett Dave Jacoby Dave Webb David (sbts) David Steinbrunner David Zurborg Davs Deirdre Moran Dennis Lichtenthäler Dinis Rebolo dtcyganov Elliot Holden Emil Perhinschi Erik Smit Fayland Lam ferki Gabor Szabo GeekRuthie geistteufel Gideon D'souza Gil Magno Glenn Fowler Graham Knop Gregor Herrmann Grzegorz Rożniecki Hobbestigrou Hunter McMillen ice-lenor Ivan Bessarabov Ivan Kruglov JaHIY Jakob Voss James Aitken James Raspass James McCoy Jason Lewis Javier Rojas Jean Stebens Jens Rehsack Joel Berger Johannes Piehler Jonathan Cast Jonathan Scott Duff Joseph Frazer Julien Fiegehenn (simbabque) Julio Fraire Kaitlyn Parkhurst (SYMKAT) kbeyazli Keith Broughton lbeesley Lennart Hengstmengel Ludovic Tolhurst-Cleaver Mario Zieschang Mark A. Stratman Marketa Wachtlova Masaaki Saito Mateu X Hunter Matt Phillips Matt S Trout mauke Maurice MaxPerl Ma_Sys.ma Menno Blom Michael Kröll Michał Wojciechowski Mike Katasonov Mohammad S Anwar mokko Nick Patch Nick Tonkin Nigel Gregoire Nikita K Nuno Carvalho Olaf Alders Olivier Mengué Omar M. Othman pants Patrick Zimmermann Pau Amma Paul Clements Paul Cochrane Paul Williams Pedro Bruno Pedro Melo Philippe Bricout Ricardo Signes Rick Yakubowski Ruben Amortegui Sakshee Vijay (sakshee3) Sam Kington Samit Badle Sebastien Deseille (sdeseille) Sergiy Borodych Shlomi Fish Slava Goltser Snigdha Steve Bertrand Steve Dondley Steven Humphrey Tatsuhiko Miyagawa Timothy Alexis Vass Tina Müller Tom Hukins Upasana Shukla Utkarsh Gupta Vernon Lyon Victor Adam Vince Willems Vincent Bachelier xenu Yves Orton # Author Dancer Core Developers # Copyright and License This software is copyright (c) 2024 by Alexis Sukrieh. This is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as the Perl 5 programming language system itself.