mherrmann / mherrmann/fman

Split PyQT5 dependencies to separate package on Linux to decrease updates size

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1 vote enhancement linux
Dominant language
Python
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Description

fman is being updated in fast pace, so every week (sometimes even few times a week) we get updates. On Ubuntu Linux update comes at 30+MB, bigger part of this package is composed of rarely updated libraries, e.g. PyQT5. It would be great to split those libs into separate package to decrease update size significantly.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or packaging entry point; start by locating the Linux/Ubuntu packaging metadata and how PyQt5 is bundled. Determine where dependencies are assembled and verify that the rarely updated libraries can be distributed separately. Done means Linux updates are materially smaller while fman still installs and runs with the separate package.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, python
Domain
build-system, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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