Hey everyone, I’m wondering if it’s doable to run Perl scripts directly from Google Drive. I’ve uploaded my whole Perl setup there, including the executable, libraries, scripts, and data files. I’m really curious if there’s a way to make this work without downloading everything to my local machine each time. Has anyone tried this before or know if it’s even possible? If it is, I’d love to know how to set it up. Thanks for any help or suggestions!
nah, can’t run perl straight from gdrive mate. but hey, u could try sumthin like repl.it or glitch. they let u code n run stuff online. just upload ur files there n go for it. might not be perfect, but could work for ya. worth a shot if u really wanna keep everything in the cloud.
Running Perl directly from Google Drive isn’t possible, but there are cloud-based alternatives worth exploring. I’ve had success using PerlAnywhere, a web-based IDE that supports Perl development and execution. It allows you to import files from Google Drive, so you could keep your scripts and data there and access them in the PerlAnywhere environment.
Another option I’ve used is setting up a small virtual private server (VPS) and syncing it with Google Drive. This way, your files stay updated in the cloud, but you have a proper Linux environment to run your Perl scripts. It requires some initial setup, but it’s quite flexible once you get it running.
Remember, though, that these solutions might have limitations compared to a local setup, especially for complex projects or those requiring specific system dependencies.
While it’s an interesting idea, running Perl directly from Google Drive isn’t really feasible. Google Drive is primarily a cloud storage service, not an execution environment. However, there are some workarounds you might consider.
One option is to use Google Colab, which allows you to run code in the cloud. It’s primarily for Python, but you can actually install and run Perl there with some tweaks. I’ve done this for small scripts and it works decently.
Another approach is to set up a cloud-based development environment like Cloud9 or Repl.it. These platforms let you keep your code in the cloud and execute it remotely. You could sync your Google Drive files to these services.
Ultimately, for serious Perl development, I’d recommend a local setup or a proper server environment. Cloud solutions are convenient but can have limitations for more complex projects.