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15.2 Getting Prepared

To contribute to the CPAN, you need two things:

Something to contribute, hopefully already in the shape of a module

A Perl Authors Upload Server (PAUSE) ID

The PAUSE ID is your ticket to contributing to the CPAN. You get a
PAUSE ID just for the asking. The details are described at
http://www.cpan.org/modules/04pausel. You
need to fill out a web form (linked from there) with a few basic
details such as your name, home web page, email address, and your
preferred PAUSE ID. At the moment, PAUSE IDs must be between four and
nine characters. (Some legacy PAUSE IDs are only three characters
long.)[1]

[1] Originally, the PAUSE IDs had to be five
characters or less, until Randal wanted his MERLYN
ID, and the appropriate accommodation was made.

Once you have your PAUSE ID, you need to think globally about your
contribution. Because your module will probably be used in programs
along with other modules from other authors, you need to ensure that
the package names for modules don't collide or
confuse. Consult with the module-naming volunteers listening at the
http://lists.perl.org) to see what the
typical conversations look like. That might help you to avoid shock
at your response, or better phrase your initial request.

Above all, get it in your head that this whole process is run by
volunteers who aren't perfect and are doing this in
their spare time for the good of the Perl community. Have patience.
Have tolerance.