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* TBD
* Dynamic Spec feature allows generating sub package from the build
 
* find-lang now supports to automatically create language packages
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== Scope ==
== Scope ==

Revision as of 12:50, 14 March 2023

RPM 4.19

This is a proposed Change for Fedora Linux.
This document represents a proposed Change. As part of the Changes process, proposals are publicly announced in order to receive community feedback. This proposal will only be implemented if approved by the Fedora Engineering Steering Committee.

Summary

Update RPM to the 4.19 release.

Owner


Current status

  • Targeted release: Fedora Linux 39
  • Last updated: 2023-03-14
  • FESCo issue: <will be assigned by the Wrangler>
  • Tracker bug: <will be assigned by the Wrangler>
  • Release notes tracker: <will be assigned by the Wrangler>

Detailed Description

RPM 4.19 contains various improvements over previous versions, but in particular this release...

TBD: Release Highlights for Fedora

Feedback

Benefit to Fedora

  • Dynamic Spec feature allows generating sub package from the build
  • find-lang now supports to automatically create language packages
  • Better glob handling for files

Scope

  • Proposal owners:
    • Release RPM 4.19 alpha
    • Rebase RPM
    • Assist with dealing with incompatibilities
  • Other developers:
    • Test new release, report issues and bugs
  • Policies and guidelines: N/A (not needed for this Change)
  • Trademark approval: N/A (not needed for this Change)
  • Alignment with Community Initiatives:

Upgrade/compatibility impact

  • %patch without arguments and options is an error
  • %patchN syntax is deprecated
  • Globs for file are now more consistent


How To Test

Rpm receives a thorough and constant testing via every single package build, system installs and updates. New features can be tested specifically as per their documentation.


User Experience

There are no major differences in the normal user experience.

Dependencies

  • TBD

Contingency Plan

  • Contingency mechanism: Revert back to RPM 4.18
  • Contingency deadline: Beta freeze
  • Blocks release? No

Documentation

Release notes at https://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.19.0 (are still to be done) and reference manual at https://rpm-software-management.github.io/rpm/manual/

Release Notes

https://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.19.0 (still to be done)

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