PackageMaintainers/MainPageDevelopers

Resources for Fedora Package Collection contributors

• How to get a new package into Fedora when you're already a maintainer (shorter variant of How to join the Fedora Package Collection Maintainers ).
• How to review packages, or have a package reviewed
• Package Maintainer Responsibilities
• Packager Sponsors Responsibilities
• Fedora Packaging Policies
• Fedora Package Update HOWTO
• Package end of Life: - How to remove a package from Fedora Package Collection when it's no longer useful (project renamed upstream, inactive upstream projects, etc)
• SIGs - Fedora Special Interest Groups
• comps.xml - How to use and edit comps.xml (used for package groups)
• Fedora package components in bugzilla
• Tracking Upstream - Various tips on tracking upstream projects to coordinate effectively for packagers
• Tracking Downstream - Tips on how to track which packages are using your package
• Building using Mock - Using Mock to test build your packages
• Packaging Scripts - Handy scripts for Fedora packagers.
• Fedora Package CVS FAQ - FAQ about using the Fedora Package CVS
• Guide to Using Koji - A guide to using Koji, the build system for F-7 and later.
• Fedora Package Database Information - How to use the Package Database to manage ownership of a package.
• How to sponsor a new contributor? - Guide for sponsors, who can approve new contributors.
• Staying close to upstream projects - Best practice guidelines on avoiding deviations from upstream projects.
• Package Status Reports - Summary of Fedora package status reports
• PackageMaintainers/Packaging Tricks - assorted packaging tricks (some are controversial, so do not take these as official.)
• rpmlint Issues - Summary of the rpmlint output and hints to make rpmlint quiet.
• Vacation Notice - Add a vacation note if you are going to be unavailable for a few days.