[git-buildpackage] git-buildpackage 0.9.36 released with improved documentation

[Otto Kekäläinen]

Hi all,

This list has had plenty of discussions regarding best practices in
packaging. I noticed some of the views stemmed out of
misunderstandings or unawareness of certain easy to use
solutions and techniques exist. Hence, I am glad to see that Guido
just uploaded git-buildpackage 0.9.36, which has contributions from 6
people, including a bunch of updates to both the manual and man pages.

I invite you to check out the latest version of the manual and the
latest version of the key man pages:

https://gbp.sigxcpu.org/manual/
https://manpages.debian.org/unstable/git-buildpackage/gbp.1.en.html
https://manpages.debian.org/unstable/git-buildpackage/gbp-clone.1.en.html
https://manpages.debian.org/unstable/git-buildpackage/gbp-import-orig.1.en.html
https://manpages.debian.org/unstable/git-buildpackage/gbp-pq.1.en.html
https://manpages.debian.org/unstable/git-buildpackage/gbp-dch.1.en.html
https://manpages.debian.org/unstable/git-buildpackage/gbp-buildpackage.1.en.html
https://manpages.debian.org/unstable/git-buildpackage/gbp-push.1.en.html

We have also been discussing on the git-buildpackage mailing list
which commands and parameters exactly to use for the most optimal
basic workflow when dealing with an upstream that has signed tarballs
and git tags and Debian packaging hosted on Salsa. I distilled it into
these settings and README on how to work with the package:

https://salsa.debian.org/mariadb-team/galera-4/-/blob/debian/latest/debian/gbp.conf
https://salsa.debian.org/mariadb-team/galera-4/-/blob/debian/latest/debian/README.source.md

Even if this isn't exactly 100% what you want to do, being aware of
one complete example of a real package hopefully helps you grasp what
the ideal process for yourself could be.