finish/SUMMARY.md

Publication Setup Summary

This document summarizes the publication setup completed for finish.sh.

Files Created

1. Installation Script

• docs/install.sh - Enhanced one-line installer with:
  • Dependency checking
  • Shell detection (bash/zsh)
  • Color-coded output
  • Error handling
  • PATH management
  • Usage: curl -sSL <URL>/install.sh | bash

2. Debian Package Structure

Complete Debian packaging in debian/ directory:

• control - Package metadata and dependencies
• rules - Build instructions
• changelog - Version history
• copyright - License information
• compat - Debhelper compatibility level
• postinst - Post-installation script
• source/format - Package format specification

Build command: dpkg-buildpackage -us -uc -b

3. Homebrew Formula

• homebrew/finish.rb - Homebrew formula for macOS
• Includes dependencies, installation steps, and caveats
• Update SHA256 after creating releases

4. Docker Configuration

• Dockerfile - Production container image
• Dockerfile.test - Testing container with BATS
• docker-compose.yml - Multi-service Docker setup
• .dockerignore - Excludes unnecessary files from builds

5. GitHub Actions Workflows

CI/CD automation in .github/workflows/:

• test.yml - Runs tests on every push/PR
• release.yml - Creates releases and builds packages
• docker.yml - Builds and publishes Docker images

6. Documentation

• PUBLISHING.md - Comprehensive publishing guide
• README.md - Updated with installation methods
• .gitignore - Updated to exclude build artifacts

Distribution Channels

1. Quick Install (Recommended)

curl -sSL https://git.appmodel.nl/Tour/finish/raw/branch/main/docs/install.sh | bash

2. Debian/Ubuntu Package

Users can install the .deb file:

sudo dpkg -i finish_*.deb
sudo apt-get install -f

Or from an APT repository (when configured):

sudo apt-get install finish

3. Homebrew (macOS)

brew tap closedloop-technologies/finish
brew install finish

4. Docker

docker pull ghcr.io/closedloop-technologies/finish:latest
docker run -it ghcr.io/closedloop-technologies/finish:latest

5. From Source

git clone https://git.appmodel.nl/Tour/finish.git
cd finish
./finish.sh install

Next Steps

Immediate Actions

1. Test the installation script on clean systems
2. Build and test the Debian package:

   dpkg-buildpackage -us -uc -b
   sudo dpkg -i ../finish_*.deb
   

3. Test Docker builds:

   docker build -t finish:test .
   docker run -it finish:test
   

For First Release

1. Update version numbers in:

   • finish.sh (line 34)
   • debian/changelog
   • homebrew/finish.rb
   • docs/install.sh
   • Dockerfile

2. Create release tarball:

   git archive --format=tar.gz --prefix=finish-0.5.0/ v0.5.0 > finish-0.5.0.tar.gz
   

3. Calculate SHA256 for Homebrew:

   sha256sum finish-0.5.0.tar.gz
   

4. Create and push tag:

   git tag -a v0.5.0 -m "Release v0.5.0"
   git push origin v0.5.0
   

   This triggers GitHub Actions to build everything automatically.

Setting Up Package Repositories

APT Repository Options:

1. Packagecloud (easiest):

   • Sign up at https://packagecloud.io
   • Upload .deb file
   • Users get one-line install

2. GitHub Pages (free):

   • Use reprepro to create repository
   • Host on GitHub Pages
   • Users add your repository to sources

See PUBLISHING.md for detailed instructions.

Homebrew Tap:

1. Create GitHub repo: homebrew-finish
2. Add formula to Formula/finish.rb
3. Users install with: brew tap yourname/finish && brew install finish

Testing Checklist

Before releasing:

• Test install script on Ubuntu 22.04
• Test install script on Debian 12
• Test install script on macOS
• Build Debian package successfully
• Install and test Debian package
• Build Docker image successfully
• Run BATS tests in Docker
• Test Homebrew formula (if applicable)
• Verify all version numbers match
• Test GitHub Actions workflows

Automation

The GitHub Actions workflows handle:

• On every push/PR: Run tests, lint code, build Docker images
• On version tag push: Build packages, create release, publish Docker images

This means once set up, releasing a new version is as simple as:

git tag -a v0.5.1 -m "Release v0.5.1"
git push origin v0.5.1

Everything else happens automatically!

Support Channels

Consider setting up:

• GitHub Issues for bug reports
• GitHub Discussions for Q&A
• Documentation website (GitHub Pages)
• Discord/Slack community (optional)

Resources

• Debian Packaging Guide: https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/maint-guide/
• Homebrew Formula Cookbook: https://docs.brew.sh/Formula-Cookbook
• GitHub Actions Documentation: https://docs.github.com/en/actions
• Docker Best Practices: https://docs.docker.com/develop/dev-best-practices/

Conclusion

Your project is now fully set up for publication with:

• ✅ One-line installation script
• ✅ Debian/Ubuntu package support
• ✅ Homebrew formula for macOS
• ✅ Docker containers
• ✅ Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions
• ✅ Comprehensive documentation

All distribution channels are ready. Follow the "Next Steps" section above to test and publish your first release!