Re: dh_cratelink
On Sun, Mar 20, 2022 at 04:19:59PM +0100, Geert Stappers wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Debhelper `cratelink` creates symbolic links
> in directory where cargo looks for crates.
> This is only done for crates that are Build-Depends.
> The original crates for the symlinks get installed as Build-Depends.
> The crates come from an special apt repository.
In http://meetbot.debian.net/debian-rust/2020/debian-rust.2020-10-28-18.58.log.html
is extra apt repository mentioned.
> The thing that makes the apt repo special
> is that multiple versions are simultaneous present.
Which makes it challenging.
> Tool `dh_cratelink` can be called outside `debian/rules`
> to verify it's correct working.
>
> Purpose `dh_cratelink` is bridging the gap
> between "crates" and debian packaging.
>
>
> Which wise word do you have for a possible dh_cratelinks?
>
Groeten
Geert Stappers
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