foodogsquared/wiki
1
0
Fork 0
mirror of https://github.com/foo-dogsquared/wiki.git synced 2025-01-30 22:57:59 +00:00
Code Issues Actions Packages Projects Releases Wiki Activity
master
wiki/notebook/2020-09-13-19-42-06.org
Gabriel Arazas b088086b06 Merge evergreen notes into the notebook 
Now, it's all under the notebook umbrella. Seems to be appropriate as it
is just my notes after all.

I also updated some notes from there. I didn't keep track of what it is
this time. Something about more learning notes extracted from my
"Learning how to learn" course notes and then some. Lack of time and
hurriness just makes it difficult to track but it should be under
version control already.
2021-07-21 16:28:07 +08:00

1.2 KiB
Raw Permalink Blame History

Common problems with software packaging

Several of the problems I've encountered while practicing packaging (aside from unfamiliarity, of course) is of the following:

  • How distinct each project could be in case they don't follow the standard. Not really a problem as most of them has documentation available for it.
  • Some of them are built with assumptions or a preset environment which may need patching.
  • Sparse documentation for building the software. Some of them are particularly intuitive but in case it is lacking, you're on your own (unless they're open for discussions and pull requests).

The process of software packaging might vary but in my case, it is pretty straightforward with Nix package manager (though not-so-great with its documentation) and even more so with GNU Guix with its open communication and well-made documentation.