Aports what is edge

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What is edge (The Definition)

See Edge

How packages move in edge (The Juggler)

See: Repositories

Do we backport new packages(from edge) to previous stable releases (The Gift, Favor)

1. Make a request on forum/irc, mailing list or add to bugs.a.o and wait.
2. Don't forget to say why (in short).
3. Be prepared for rejection.

[Illustration]

• Algibot controlled drone dropping packages (the gift).

How packages are deleted (The Purge)

Presently applies mostly to "testing".

Checks before purge

1. If packages is feature complete
2. If its stable and no equivalent package is available
3. If its a hard-depends for another package.
4. If its requiring extra maintenance then move to a lower priority level
5. If its a problem, add to bugs.alpinelinux.org first, once bugs get comments, vote or veto
6. If its in 'testing' long enough (this is shaky)

After purge

1. Remember to replace with equivalent packages if its only of a kind
2. Notify in "detailed changes list" in release notes (applies to main|community)

[Illustration]

• Algibot shooting packages with nose clips on
• Algibot brooming it away

See Also

• Aports tree