pod2latex.bundled

pod2latex.bundled [options] [input_file]

input_file
    The POD file to be converted to LaTeX. If omitted, input is read from standard input.

Pod2latex.bundled is a Perl script, typically distributed as part of a larger software package or application, which converts files written in the Plain Old Documentation (POD) format into LaTeX markup. POD is a simple markup language designed for documenting Perl code and modules. This command provides a mechanism to produce well-formatted, typeset documentation from POD sources, suitable for inclusion in academic papers, reports, or general documentation. Since it's 'bundled', the command usually comes alongside another application. It is designed to seamlessly convert POD files into LaTeX code by interpreting POD directives and producing the corresponding LaTeX code. The resulting LaTeX output can then be processed using standard LaTeX tools (like pdflatex) to generate PDF documents, or included as part of other LaTeX documents.

This is a bundled script. Options could be inherited from the application it is bundled with or be limited. The output produced depends heavily on the exact version of the pod2latex script within the bundle.

To convert a POD file named 'mydocument.pod' to LaTeX, use: pod2latex.bundled mydocument.pod > mydocument.tex
Then, use pdflatex mydocument.tex to generate a PDF.

Pod2latex was originally developed as a standalone tool for converting POD to LaTeX. Bundling is a common practice to ensure dependencies are met and specific versions are used within a larger application environment. This bundled version offers a predictable and consistent way to produce LaTeX output without requiring external installations.The tool has been around since the widespread adoption of POD for Perl documentation.

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