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Rpmbuild vs dpkg

Developers should learn Rpmbuild when creating or maintaining software for RPM-based Linux distributions, as it ensures packages are built consistently and meet distribution standards meets developers should learn dpkg when working with debian-based systems for direct package manipulation, such as installing local . Here's our take.

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Rpmbuild

Developers should learn Rpmbuild when creating or maintaining software for RPM-based Linux distributions, as it ensures packages are built consistently and meet distribution standards

Rpmbuild

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Rpmbuild when creating or maintaining software for RPM-based Linux distributions, as it ensures packages are built consistently and meet distribution standards

Pros

  • +It is essential for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and open-source contributors who need to package software for deployment, updates, or inclusion in repositories like EPEL
  • +Related to: rpm, spec-file

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

dpkg

Developers should learn dpkg when working with Debian-based systems for direct package manipulation, such as installing local

Pros

  • +deb files, troubleshooting package issues, or automating deployments
  • +Related to: apt, debian

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Rpmbuild if: You want it is essential for system administrators, devops engineers, and open-source contributors who need to package software for deployment, updates, or inclusion in repositories like epel and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use dpkg if: You prioritize deb files, troubleshooting package issues, or automating deployments over what Rpmbuild offers.

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The Bottom Line
Rpmbuild wins

Developers should learn Rpmbuild when creating or maintaining software for RPM-based Linux distributions, as it ensures packages are built consistently and meet distribution standards

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