relequestual/json-schema-astype — explained in plain English
Analysis updated 2026-07-20 · repo last pushed 2017-04-28
Convert JSON Schema definitions into Perl type-like structures for use in your codebase.
Explore the source code to understand how schema-to-type conversion works in Perl.
Trigger the automated test pipeline by modifying the README file.
| relequestual/json-schema-astype | busches/cloc | relequestual/dancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Perl | Perl | Perl |
| Last pushed | 2017-04-28 | 2016-06-09 | 2016-02-01 |
| Maintenance | Dormant | Dormant | Dormant |
| Setup difficulty | moderate | easy | easy |
| Complexity | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Audience | developer | developer | developer |
Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.
No real documentation exists, users must read the source code directly to understand setup and usage.
This project, called JSON-Schema-AsType, is a Perl-based tool, but the README doesn't go into detail about what it actually does. Based on the name, it appears to be related to converting JSON Schema definitions into typed data structures or type definitions, but the documentation provides no explanation of its features, benefits, or use cases. The only instruction in the README is a brief note saying to "touch the readme to run tests." This suggests the repository has some kind of automated testing pipeline that triggers when changes are made to the README file, but that's about all the documentation covers. Without more information, it's hard to say who would use this or why. Someone working with JSON Schema in a Perl environment might find it useful if they need to generate type-like structures from schema definitions, but that's an educated guess based on the name alone, not something the README confirms. The project serves as a reminder that not every repository on GitHub comes with thorough documentation. Anyone interested in understanding what it actually does would need to dig into the source code directly or reach out to the maintainer for clarification. The README simply doesn't provide enough substance to evaluate the project's purpose or utility with any confidence.
A Perl tool that likely converts JSON Schema definitions into typed data structures, but the README provides almost no documentation, only a note about triggering tests by touching the README file.
Mainly Perl. The stack also includes Perl, JSON Schema.
Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2017-04-28).
Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.
Mainly developer.
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