Creating Custom Packages
Building Packages from Source:
- Compile software from source code and package it into a distributable format.
Creating Package Manifests:
- This involves creating specification files that describe how a package should be built, installed, and removed.
Package Virtualization and Containers
Docker and Containerized Packages:
- Explore containerization technology, focusing on Docker, and learn how to create and manage packages within containerized environments.
Virtual Environments (e.g., Python’s venv):
- Work with Python virtual environments to isolate package installations and dependencies for different projects.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) for Packages
Automating Package Builds and Deployments:
- Set up automated workflows for building, testing, and deploying packages using CI/CD pipelines.
Assignments and Practical Exercises
- Setting Up a Local Repository:
- Create and configure a local package repository, then install packages from it to get hands-on experience with local repositories.
- Creating a Custom Package:
- Create a custom package, possibly a simple script or utility, and add it to their local repository.
- Troubleshooting Package Installation:
- Students will be presented with scenarios involving package installation issues. They’ll need to troubleshoot and resolve them, applying the skills learned in the troubleshooting section.
- Package Management in a Virtualized Environment:
- Students will work with containers (e.g., Docker) or virtual environments to manage packages within isolated environments. They’ll install, update, and remove packages within these environments.