Debcraft – Easiest way to modify and build Debian packages

10 months ago

Debian packaging is complex, leading to contributor burnout and skipped testing.
Debcraft automates boring tasks and simplifies learning correct packaging practices.
Debian packaging uses declarative files, making it robust but complex to understand.
Common complaints include too many tools, outdated docs, and unclear best practices.
Debcraft uses containers to allow packaging on non-Debian systems, improving accessibility.
Key Debcraft commands: `build`, `shell`, `test`, `release`, `improve`, and `update`.
Debcraft stores build artifacts separately for easy comparison and debugging.
Install Debcraft via `apt install debcraft` or from source for the latest features.
Contributions are welcome; issues and merge requests can be submitted on salsa.debian.org.
Mentorship is available for aspiring Debian Developers using modern tooling.

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