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Creating Alpine Linux Packages

Name: Creating Alpine Linux Packages
Price: 59 USD
Author: Rasmus Thomsen

Gain insights into creating Alpine Linux packages. Delve into APKBUILDs, packaging basics, and repository management. Discover quality assurance and enhance your Alpine Linux and DevOps skills.

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28 lessons

Created by Rasmus Thomsen

What's included

28 lessons across 8 modules
8 quizzes with instant feedback
AI Tutor on every lesson

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What You'll Learn

A general understanding of packaging software in Linux
Hands-on experience with implementation of packaging software in Alpine Linux
An ability to propose addition of new packages to the official Alpine Linux repositories
A working knowledge of Bash and its application to create APK packages

Learning Roadmap

28 Lessons8 Quizzes

Introduction

Get familiar with creating, managing, and utilizing Alpine Linux packages and repositories effectively.

Introduction to the Course

What is Alpine Linux?

Alpine Linux Compared to Other Distributions

Different Repositories in Alpine Linux

Quiz: Basics of Alpine Linux

Using abuild

Unpack the core of installing and building Alpine Linux packages with abuild.

Install abuild via Docker

Build APKBUILDs with abuild

Quiz: APKBUILDs and abuild

Alpine's FHS

4 Lessons

Break apart Alpine's FHS, configure build systems, and adjust file locations for compliance.

Creating Your First APKBUILD

3 Lessons

Apply your skills to packaging projects, adjusting templates, and contributing to Alpine repositories.

Creating More Complex APKBUILDs

5 Lessons

Dive into creating complex APKBUILDs for C++ projects, managing dependencies, and source patching.

Hosting Our Own APK Repository

3 Lessons

Follow the process of setting up and sharing a private APK repository using a web server.

Additional APKBUILD Examples

4 Lessons

Practice using advanced APKBUILD techniques to manage subpackages, support various languages, and create reproducible snapshots.

Conclusion

Step through key concepts in Alpine Linux packaging, including FHS and APKBUILD files.

Final Thoughts

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

About this course

WHY I WROTE THIS COURSE

In this course, you will learn how packaging software works in Alpine Linux, the most popular Docker Linux distribution. You’ll first learn the basics: what is Alpine Linux and what are its advantages over other distributions, especially in a Docker environment? Next, you’ll cover the basics of packaging software: what are apk and APKBUILD, where should files be installed, and how can we create basic APKBUILDs and submit them for inclusion in Alpine Linux official repositories? You’ll also learn what makes an Alpine Linux package low or high quality. Finally, you’ll explore APKBUILDs for different programming languages and finish by creating your own private Alpine Linux repository with complex subpackages. By the end of the course, you will be able to create APKBUILDs which easily pass Alpine’s quality assurance. Overall, this course will increase your understanding of Alpine Linux and Linux in general and help you improve your DevOps skills.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rasmus Thomsen

GNOME Foundation member, Alpine Linux developer.

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