Arch Linux Packages
I maintain and publish packages to the Arch User Repository (AUR)
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What is Arch Linux? Arch Linux is a lightweight, rolling-release Linux distribution favored by developers for its minimalist design philosophy and cutting-edge software packages. Unlike distributions that bundle pre-compiled software, Arch provides users with powerful package management tools and expects them to build their system to their exact specifications.
The Arch User Repository (AUR) is a community-maintained repository containing over 85,000 user-contributed packages making it one of the largest software repositories in the Linux ecosystem. For comparison, Debian's official repositories contain roughly 60,000 packages. The AUR serves millions of Arch Linux users worldwide, providing access to software ranging from bleeding-edge development tools to specialized scientific applications. Arch Linux thrives on user contributions and experiences, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Each AUR package requires writing PKGBUILDs - specialized bash scripts that automate source fetching, dependency resolution, compilation, and installation. This demands deep understanding of build systems (Make, CMake, Meson), compilation flags, and cross-platform compatibility.
Maintaining packages requires git workflows, semantic versioning, tracking upstream changes, writing clear installation instructions, maintaining changelogs, testing packages across different system configurations, handling edge cases, and ensuring reproducible builds. This entire process develops the quality-focused mindset essential for shipping reliable software.