Welcome to vlbuildbot’s documentation

Contents:

• The VectorLinux Buildbot
  • Introduction:
  • Why use a buildbot?
  • Submitting a new package
  • SlackBuild Guidelines:
  • Editing existing (vectorlinux) scripts for compatibility with vlbuildbot
  • Handling Dependencies
  • The life of a package
  • How the bot works
• Package Maintenance
  • General Guidelines
  • FAQ
• Package testing (built-in testing)
  • How it works
  • How to write tests
  • Requirements on the tests script
  • Known Limitations
• Repository Maintenance
  • What you need to know
• Repository Guidelines
  • Repository Layout
  • Preparing for Distro Release
• Repository Tool
  • Introduction & Project Goals
  • Proposed Workflow
  • Implementation
• Bot Maintenance
  • Maintenance on the bot master.
  • Maintenance on the slave.
  • Preparing a new slave.
• Interacting with the bot
  • Working with git
  • Interaction via the IRC bot.
  • Interaction via the web interface.
• Packagers FAQ
• Packager Tips
  • How to avoid failed builds.

• Search Page