Apache mod_perl vs. mod_cgi: How do I decide which to use?

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What factors should I consider when deciding whether to use Apache's mod_perl or mod_cgi, when configuring an existing web application?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 16 '11 at 14:43

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If it's a perl application and can run in either mode, mod_perl will be more efficient because Apache doesn't have to start a perl interpreter for every request. There's really no upside to using CGI instead.

answered Feb 16 '11 at 14:43

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The upside is in security in case your Perl process is compromised. Personally I think the real 'vs.' is between `mod_perl` and `fastcgi` since fastcgi offers the benefits of CGI without as much of an efficiency loss. – Hawken Aug 02 '12 at 03:27

Apache mod_perl vs. mod_cgi: How do I decide which to use?

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