I've recently started learning XS using perlxstut and the tutorial suggests that I create my module using the old h2xs tool to create an ExtUtils::MakeMaker-based project. However for pure Perl projects, h2xs/EUMM has long been disfavoured in favour of Module::Install, Module::Build or Dist::Zilla.
Is there a more modern way of creating XS projects? Can Module::Starter create XS projects? Can Module::Build or Dist::Zilla build XS projects? Their pod pages are silent on the matter.
On the flip side, does the criticism that was levelled at h2xs/EUMM apply to XS projects? If you need a C compiler anyway, is it reasonable to demand a make tool as well?
EDIT: I see this question answers my question about creating a project. I'd still like to know about building: is EUMM the only option, or are Module::Build and Dist::Zilla also capable of building XS?