posit-dev / posit-dev/images-shared
Add option to remove package list files after use in install macros
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python
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- Dominant language
- Python
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Description
In most cases, files used as package list files for apt, python, etc. commands should be removed from the image after the install is complete. We should consider having an option to perform this cleanup automatically or include it as part of any existing clean logic.
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First steps
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing the install macros that create or consume package list files for apt and Python commands, then review any existing clean logic. Define whether cleanup is opt-in or part of the existing behavior, and verify that completed installs leave no package list files in the image.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- build-system, devops
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100