libalpm
UpdatesParu, a feature-rich AUR helper for Arch Linux, is experiencing significant issues due to recent updates in libalpm
, affecting package management functionalities.
Recent issues and pull requests highlight compatibility challenges with libalpm v15
, causing build failures and dependency errors. Issues like #1243 and #1241 reflect critical problems with shared libraries and custom build commands. The community is actively discussing solutions, including workarounds like using paru-git
.
Lulu (Morganamilo)
Cargo.lock
.summoner001
KevinBlue28
Others (AryanP45, Jisu-Woniu, keysym, notpeelz, hugok79, ralphptorres, walken11)
libalpm
are causing widespread user problems.Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 Days | 6 | 2 | 37 | 6 | 1 |
30 Days | 11 | 3 | 80 | 11 | 1 |
90 Days | 32 | 6 | 95 | 32 | 1 |
1 Year | 150 | 73 | 380 | 150 | 1 |
All Time | 879 | 734 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lulu | 1 | 0/0/0 | 5 | 30 | 4358 | |
summoner001 | 1 | 1/1/1 | 3 | 2 | 212 | |
KevinBlue28 | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
João Vitor S. Anjos (keysym) | 0 | 0/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Hugo Carvalho (hugok79) | 0 | 0/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Aryan Patil (AryanP45) | 0 | 1/0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
peelz (notpeelz) | 0 | 0/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
walken (walken11) | 0 | 0/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
极速蜗牛 (Jisu-Woniu) | 0 | 0/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ralph Torres (ralphptorres) | 0 | 0/1/0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
The recent activity on the Paru GitHub repository indicates a vibrant engagement with 145 open issues, showcasing a mix of bug reports, feature requests, and discussions around package management challenges. Notably, several issues revolve around compatibility with the latest versions of libalpm
, reflecting a critical dependency on the underlying Arch Linux package management system.
A recurring theme is the impact of recent updates to pacman
and libalpm
, particularly version 15.0.0, which has led to numerous issues related to package installations and updates. This has resulted in a significant number of users experiencing build failures or missing dependencies, especially for AUR packages that rely on specific library versions. The community's response includes workarounds and discussions about potential fixes, indicating an active user base seeking solutions.
Issue #1245: Move packages status step to the previous one
Issue #1244: Devel package with moved repository results in error for the source update
Issue #1243: paru: error while loading shared libraries: libalpm.so.14
Issue #1241: failed to run custom build command for alpm v3.0.4
Issue #1240: not able to install latest paru version
Issue #1239: libalpm.so.14 cannot be found with pacman in [testing]
Issue #1238: install by yay cause error: failed to run custom build command for alpm v4.0.0
libalpm v15
, causing breaking changes for users trying to build or update AUR packages.paru-git
.libalpm
versioning issues.This analysis reflects a project actively engaged with its user base while navigating significant changes in its foundational libraries, emphasizing the need for ongoing support and updates from maintainers to ensure compatibility and functionality within the Arch ecosystem.
The analysis of the pull requests (PRs) for the Paru project reveals a vibrant and active development environment. The PRs cover a wide range of improvements, bug fixes, and enhancements, indicating a strong community engagement and continuous efforts to enhance the tool's functionality and usability.
Open in DevZero
button to the README.md, facilitating easier access to a development environment for contributors.git
to the installation instructions in README.md, addressing previous suggestions and potential confusion for new users.git
to the installation instructions but was created earlier, highlighting repeated discussions on this topic.GETPKGBUILD
, expanding the tool's capabilities in handling package builds.~/.cargo/config.toml
, supporting musl-targeted static links and RISCV64 architecture.The analysis of the PRs reveals several key themes:
Community Engagement and Contribution:
The presence of multiple contributors suggesting similar changes (e.g., adding git
to installation instructions) indicates active community involvement. This is further supported by PRs like #1235 and #1175, which focus on localization efforts.
Continuous Improvement: Many PRs aim at enhancing existing features or fixing minor issues (e.g., PRs #1246, #1226, and #1191). This reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and responsiveness to user feedback.
Feature Expansion: PRs like #1230 demonstrate efforts to expand Paru's capabilities (supporting split packages), which is crucial for keeping the tool relevant as user needs evolve.
Code Quality and Maintenance: Several PRs focus on code quality improvements (e.g., PRs #1163 and #1151), highlighting an emphasis on maintainability and readability within the project's codebase.
Localization Efforts: The regular updates to translation files (e.g., PRs #1235 and #1175) suggest an ongoing effort to make Paru accessible to non-English speakers, which is vital for its adoption in diverse communities.
In conclusion, the Paru project exhibits a healthy mix of feature development, community engagement, and maintenance efforts. The active participation from both users and contributors helps in refining the tool while expanding its functionality to meet the growing demands of its user base.
Lulu (Morganamilo)
Cargo.lock
.summoner001
KevinBlue28
Others (AryanP45, Jisu-Woniu, keysym, notpeelz, hugok79, ralphptorres, walken11)
Overall, the development team is actively engaged in enhancing Paru's capabilities, primarily led by Lulu, while contributions from others are limited but focused on specific areas like translations.