[bmn__]

> opting in to an experimental feature could be a one-liner

This exists since 2013. https://metacpan.org/pod/experimental

> Probably not much of a problem currently, but might be if releases get more frequent.

Very unlikely. Perl switched to a yearly release in 2010, it has been in use since and there is no indication for this to change. https://lwn.net/Articles/485569/#:~:text=a%20%22timeboxed%22...

> focus on tooling around installation […] install more and more of their binaries into the user’s home directory

Exists. Wouldn't be Perl if one hadn't the choice between multiple solutions.

https://metacpan.org/pod/local::lib https://perlbrew.pl https://github.com/tokuhirom/plenv https://metacpan.org/pod/perlall https://metacpan.org/pod/App::plx https://github.com/stevieb9/berrybrew

> I’m not following Perl that closely anymore

It is evident.

[codeflo]

> This exists since 2013.

Good to know, but maybe it’s not my fault that I assumed an official post by the Perl Steering Committee on perl.org would show the best solution.

> Exists. Wouldn't be Perl if one hadn't the choice between multiple solutions.

That’s great, but you might notice that you’ve given me, who is new to these approaches in Perl, exactly no information on where to start.

> It is evident.

Yes, I was very transparent about the extent and recency of my experience. Luckily, that combative attitude to a mostly interested/positive comment isn’t representative of the Perl community as a whole, or there really wouldn’t be any users left.

[bmn__]

> I assumed an official post by the Perl Steering Committee on perl.org would show the best solution

Different people have different opinions on what constitutes "best". The post author is conservative and values compatibility over conciseness.

> no information on where to start

If one doesn't know the difference, then likely local::lib is appropriate. It's already built into the installation tools: https://metacpan.org/pod/cpan#-I https://metacpan.org/pod/cpanm#-l,-local-lib

> combative attitude

The assumption of me wanting to fight comes as a surprise, but you got hold of the wrong end of the stick.