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Perl 5.40 vs 5.42
Version Support Lifecycle Comparison
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Version 5.40
5.40
Active
Release Date2024-06-09
Support Ends-
EOL Date2027-06-09
Days Left509 days
Latest Version5.40.3
Version 5.42
5.42
Active
Release Date2025-07-03
Support Ends-
EOL Date2028-07-03
Days Left899 days
Latest Version5.42.0
💡 Upgrade Recommendation
We recommend upgrading from 5.40 to 5.42. 5.42 has a longer support lifecycle.
About Version Comparison
This page compares Perl versions 5.40 and 5.42. Learn about each version's release date, support end date, and EOL (End of Life) date to make informed upgrade decisions.