Re: [RFC v2][PATCH 2/3] build-rep: Add helper class

[Baurzhan Ismagulov <ibr@radix50.net>]

On Tue, Jan 23, 2018 at 02:02:24PM +0100, Jan Kiszka wrote:
> >    That said, it's a matter of priority -- reproducibility and wic were at the
> >    top of Jan's wishlist. FWIW, Alex already has an implementation for own
> >    package dependencies and will post it.
> 
> wic was addressed by Henning, you can focus on reviews.

I had understood this, thus "were" [when we started working on that].


> This is a strategical project decision because it affect the user
> experience and the way recipes are written.

Then, I'd suggest to continue the discussion when Henning is back.


> Despite the project needs,
> we must not hurry quick intermediate solutions (unless the are truly
> orthogonal to the recipes).

Intertwined mirror and build is an inferior approach. So, my point is not to
invest in it, because we have a working PoC of a better solution. We can
address outstanding technical issues before or after merging -- the question
being one line in debian/control.

To make it clear, "quick" isn't about "hurry", it's about work breakdown and
moving in small steps. Having a PoC and hands-on experience with it is crucial
for coming up with the right concept at the end.


With kind regards,
Baurzhan.