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* [https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f40-change-proposal-golang-1-22-system-wide/99845 Discussion thread] | * [https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/f40-change-proposal-golang-1-22-system-wide/99845 Discussion thread] | ||
* FESCo issue: [https://pagure.io/fesco/issue/3132 #3132] | * FESCo issue: [https://pagure.io/fesco/issue/3132 #3132] | ||
* Tracker bug: | * Tracker bug: [https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2258082 #2258082] | ||
* Release notes tracker: | * Release notes tracker: [https://pagure.io/fedora-docs/release-notes/issue/1070 #1070] | ||
== Detailed Description == | == Detailed Description == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:47, 28 February 2024
Golang 1.22
Summary
Update of Go (golang package) to the upcoming version 1.22 in Fedora 40.
Owner
- Name: Alejandro Sáez Morollón
- Email: asm@redhat.com
Current status
- Targeted release: Fedora Linux 40
- Last updated: 2024-02-28
- Announced
- Discussion thread
- FESCo issue: #3132
- Tracker bug: #2258082
- Release notes tracker: #1070
Detailed Description
Update of Go (golang package) to the upcoming version 1.22 in Fedora 40. Go 1.22 is expected to be released in February 2024. A mass rebuild of all of the dependent packages is required.
Feedback
No feedback yet.
There is an ongoing conversation about removing a patch and revert to the defaults a couple of variables.
Benefit to Fedora
Up-to-date and latest Go release will be delivered to Fedora users. Being close to upstream allows us to avoid security issues and provide more up-to-date features. Therefore Fedora will be providing a reliable development platform for Go language and projects written in it.
For a complete list of changes, see upstream change notes at https://tip.golang.org/doc/go1.22
Scope
- Proposal owners:
Rebase Golang package in Fedora 40, and help resolve possible issues found during package rebuilds.
- Other developers:
Fix possible issues, with help from Golang maintainers.
- Release engineering: #Releng issue number
Rebuild of dependent packages as part of planned mass-rebuild.
- Policies and guidelines: N/A (not needed for this Change)
- Trademark approval: N/A (not needed for this Change)
- Alignment with Community Initiatives:
It doesn't align directly with the current objectives but it helps maintain the quality of the project.
Upgrade/compatibility impact
No upgrade or compatibility impact.
How To Test
1. Install golang 1.22 from rawhide and use it to build your application(s)/package(s). 2. Scratch build against rawhide. 3. Your application/package built using golang 1.22 should work as expected.
User Experience
Users will have a newer version of Go, with new features described in the release notes and security fixes
Dependencies
dnf repoquery -q --releasever=rawhide --disablerepo='*' --qf='%{name}' --enablerepo=fedora-source --enablerepo=updates-source --enablerepo=updates-testing-source --archlist=src --whatrequires 'golang'
dnf repoquery -q --releasever=rawhide --disablerepo='*' --qf='%{name}' --enablerepo=fedora-source --enablerepo=updates-source --enablerepo=updates-testing-source --archlist=src --whatrequires 'compiler(go-compiler)'
dnf repoquery -q --releasever=rawhide --disablerepo='*' --qf='%{name}' --enablerepo=fedora-source --enablerepo=updates-source --enablerepo=updates-testing-source --archlist=src --whatrequires 'go-rpm-macros'
Omitted due to the number of packages listed: ~2000.
Contingency Plan
- Contingency mechanism: Revert to Go 1.21.X if significant issues are discovered
- Contingency deadline: Beta freeze
- Blocks release? No
Documentation
https://tip.golang.org/doc/go1.22