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To make the task of implementing the [http://haskell.org/haskellwiki/Arch_Linux/Policy Arch Haskell policy] of tracking AUR feasible, we take two approaches: |
To make the task of implementing the [http://haskell.org/haskellwiki/Arch_Linux/Policy Arch Haskell policy] of tracking AUR feasible, we take two approaches: |
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| − | + | * massive automation of Hackage -> AUR conversion, via cabal2arch |
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| − | + | * group participation in updating packages. |
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The first step ensures a consistent user experience: |
The first step ensures a consistent user experience: |
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| − | + | * cabal2arch should be used to generate all Haskell AUR packages, |
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| − | + | * which ensures all naming conventions and other policies are followed, |
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The second point ensures the Arch Haskell project isn't vulernable to "bus errors" where a user burns out. |
The second point ensures the Arch Haskell project isn't vulernable to "bus errors" where a user burns out. |
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Revision as of 20:51, 14 August 2010
The Arch Haskell group maintains AUR packages for Haskell. The Arch Haskell packages make up around 10% of total AUR packages (~2000 packages).
To make the task of implementing the Arch Haskell policy of tracking AUR feasible, we take two approaches:
- massive automation of Hackage -> AUR conversion, via cabal2arch
- group participation in updating packages.
The first step ensures a consistent user experience:
- cabal2arch should be used to generate all Haskell AUR packages,
- which ensures all naming conventions and other policies are followed,
The second point ensures the Arch Haskell project isn't vulernable to "bus errors" where a user burns out.
The job of an Arch Haskell group maintainer
The job of an Arch Haskell maintainer is as follows.
* Ensure AUR tracks Hackage versions of packages.
To do this, the following work is done:
* Watch the Hackage RSS feed * When new packages appear, attempt to build and upload them, with the "build" script.