What is PEAR?

[ldhseo]

What is PEAR?

 

[Rebecca]

PEAR is PHP Extension and Application Repository. it's similar to Perl's CPAN and Ruby's RubyGems. PEAR functions like a package manager for PHP code.

 

[ravikumar007]

PEAR is short form of "PHP Extension and Application Repository" and the purpose of PEAR is to provide:
1. A standard style for code written in PHP.
2. A structured library of open-source code for PHP users
3. A system for code distribution and package maintenance
4. The PHP Extension Community Library (PECL).
5. A web site, mailing lists and download mirrors to support the PHP/PEAR community.