Re: packaging manual for a beginner

[Thomas Goirand <zigo@debian.org>]

On 4/7/20 8:13 PM, Alex Mestiashvili wrote:
> Hi Debian Python folks,
> 
> Is there a good entry point for a newbie who wants to package a python
> module? I am looking for a tool similar to dh-make-perl. In the past
> I've been using stdeb as far as I remember, but it is somehow painful
> compared to other dh-make-x helpers.
> A link with step-by-step instructions would be also helpful. Sorry but I
> am unable to find Debian documentation suitable for a newcomer.
> 
> Thank you,
> Alex
> 

Hi Alex,

I'd advise you to check the content of the packaging-tutorial package.
It contains nice PDFs under /usr/share/doc/packaging-tutorial/
(translated in multiple languages). This is a very good start, IMO.

When you're done with that one, you may start reading the Debian Policy
Manual, which is probably a lot harder to read.

I hope this helps,
Cheers,

Thomas Goirand (zigo)