Gain insights into creating Alpine Linux packages. Delve into APKBUILDs, packaging basics, and repository management. Discover quality assurance and enhance your Alpine Linux and DevOps skills.

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In this course, you will learn how packaging software works in Alpine Linux, the most popular Docker Linux distribution.

You’ll first learn the basics: what is Alpine Linux and what are its advantages over other distributions, especially in a Docker environment? Next, you’ll cover the basics of packaging software: what are apk and APKBUILD, where should files be installed, and how can we create basic APKBUILDs and submit them for inclusion in Alpine Linux official repositories? You’ll also learn what makes an Alpine Linux package low or high quality. Finally, you’ll explore APKBUILDs for different programming languages and finish by creating your own private Alpine Linux repository with complex subpackages. 

By the end of the course, you will be able to create APKBUILDs which easily pass Alpine’s quality assurance. Overall, this course will increase your understanding of Alpine Linux and Linux in general and help you improve your DevOps skills.

Creating Alpine Linux Packages

Users don’t have to learn the locations of different files again when switching distributions.

Scripts that the user may want to use have a good chance of working across multiple distributions (as long as no distribution-specific tools are used).

**(Select all that apply.)** What advantages does the FHS provide to users?

(Select all that apply.) What advantages does the FHS provide to users?

What directory should be used to install architecture-independent data, such as documentation?

What directory should be used to install architecture-independent data, such as documentation?

Specify options to the build system to set the prefix.

Adjust file locations in the package's scripts.

What should be done for most packages to ensure that packages install files to the right locations?

What should be done for most packages to ensure that packages install files to the right locations?

Quiz on the FHS

Quiz on the FHS

Check your understanding of Alpine's FHS.

Introduction

Using abuild

Alpine's FHS

Creating Your First APKBUILD

Creating More Complex APKBUILDs

Hosting Our Own APK Repository

Additional APKBUILD Examples

Conclusion

Quiz: Alpine's FHS