Apache::PageKit is a web applications framework that is based on mod_perl. This framework is distinguished from others (such as Embperl and Mason) by providing a clear separation of programming, content, and presentation. It does this by implementing a Model/View/Content/Controller (MVCC) design paradigm:

  • Model is implemented by user-supplied Perl classes

  • View is a set of HTML templates

  • Content is a set of XML files

  • Controller is PageKit

This allows programmers, designers, and content editors to work independently, using clean, well-defined interfaces.

Apache::PageKit provides the following features:

  • Component-based architecture

  • Language localization

  • Session management

  • Input validation

  • Sticky HTML forms

  • Authentication

  • Co-branding

  • Automatic dispatching of URIs

  • Easy error handling

Available from CPAN. See the module manpage for more information.