Jabba
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VisitJabba vs plenv
What both publish
| Fact | Jabba | plenv |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository is licensed under Apache License 2.0. | The project says plenv is free software redistributable under the same terms as Perl itself. |
| Purpose | Jabba is a Java version manager inspired by nvm and written in Go. | plenv lets users select a Perl version for an application so the development environment matches production. |
| Shell support | The README gives shell integration instructions for bash, zsh, and fish. | The README documents setup for Bash and Zsh, including optional shell integration and autocompletion. |
Jabba plans
- JabbaFree
plenv plans
- plenvFree
Pick Jabba if…
Jabba suits developers who need to install and select JDK versions across macOS, Linux, or Windows. It can also help teams pin a project to a chosen JDK with `.jabbarc`.
Pick plenv if…
plenv suits Perl developers who need different Perl versions for projects or want development to match production. It is intended for users comfortable with shell setup on Linux or macOS.