apache / apache/buildstream

Document how to create persistent archive with `bst source push`

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Description

[See original issue on GitLab](https://gitlab.com/BuildStream/buildstream/-/issues/1350)
In GitLab by [[Gitlab user @juergbi]](https://gitlab.com/juergbi) on Jul 6, 2020, 08:45

The following discussion from !1977 should be addressed:

- [[Gitlab user @sstriker]](https://gitlab.com/sstriker) started a [discussion](https://gitlab.com/BuildStream/buildstream/-/merge_requests/1978#note_372884174):

> I think this is excellent functionality. We should think about _documenting_ how to create a persistent archive from which you can always repeat a build without having to do source mirroring, but purely leveraging a persistent RA and CAS. This will result in being able to repeat builds even without the host tools needed by the Source plugins.

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked discussion from !1977 and the referenced merge-request discussion, then inspect the `bst source push` entry point and existing BuildStream documentation. Done means documenting how to create a persistent archive that supports repeatable builds using a persistent RA and CAS, without source mirroring or host tools required by source plugins.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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