apt-ostree/docs/apt-ostree-daemon-plan/implementation/getting-started.md

# 🚀 **Getting Started with apt-ostree Development**

## 📋 **Prerequisites**

Before you begin developing apt-ostree, ensure you have the following installed:

### **System Requirements**
- **Operating System**: Debian 13 (Trixie) or Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin)
- **Architecture**: x86_64 (amd64)
- **Kernel**: Linux 6.12+ (for OSTree support)

### **Development Tools**
```bash
# Essential build tools
sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential pkg-config cmake

# Rust toolchain
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
source ~/.cargo/env
rustup default stable

# OSTree development libraries
sudo apt install libostree-dev libgirepository1.0-dev

# APT development libraries
sudo apt install libapt-pkg-dev libapt-pkg5.0

# DBus and Polkit development
sudo apt install libdbus-1-dev libpolkit-gobject-1-dev

# Additional dependencies
sudo apt install libsystemd-dev libseccomp-dev libcap-dev
```

### **Optional Tools**
```bash
# Development utilities
sudo apt install git clang-format rustfmt cargo-audit

# Documentation tools
sudo apt install pandoc graphviz

# Testing tools
sudo apt install valgrind gdb
```

## 🏗️ **Project Structure Overview**

```
apt-ostree/
├── src/                          # Source code
│   ├── main.rs                   # CLI client entry point
│   ├── commands/                 # Command implementations
│   ├── daemon/                   # Daemon implementation
│   ├── client/                   # Client library
│   └── lib/                      # Shared library code
├── daemon/                       # Daemon-specific files
├── docs/                         # Documentation
└── tests/                        # Test suites
```

## 🚀 **Quick Start Development**

### **1. Clone and Setup**
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone <repository-url>
cd apt-ostree

# Install dependencies
cargo build --dependencies

# Verify setup
cargo check
```

### **2. First Build**
```bash
# Build the project
cargo build

# Run basic tests
cargo test

# Check for issues
cargo clippy
cargo audit
```

### **3. Development Environment**
```bash
# Set up development environment
export APT_OSTREE_DEV=1
export RUST_LOG=debug

# Run with development configuration
cargo run -- --help
```

## 🔧 **Development Workflow**

### **Understanding the Codebase**

1. **Start with the CLI**: Review `src/main.rs` to understand command structure
2. **Explore Commands**: Check `src/commands/` for specific command implementations
3. **Daemon Architecture**: Review `src/daemon/` for server-side logic
4. **Library Code**: Examine `src/lib/` for shared functionality

### **Key Development Patterns**

#### **Command Implementation**
```rust
// src/commands/example.rs
use crate::BaseCommand;

pub struct ExampleCommand;

impl BaseCommand for ExampleCommand {
    fn name(&self) -> &'static str { "example" }
    
    fn description(&self) -> &'static str {
        "Example command implementation"
    }
    
    async fn execute(&self, args: &[String]) -> AptOstreeResult<()> {
        // Command implementation
        Ok(())
    }
}
```

#### **Daemon Integration**
```rust
// src/daemon/example.rs
use crate::daemon::DaemonManager;

impl DaemonManager {
    pub async fn handle_example_request(
        &self,
        request: ExampleRequest,
    ) -> Result<ExampleResponse, Error> {
        // Handle request
        Ok(ExampleResponse::new())
    }
}
```

## 🧪 **Testing Your Changes**

### **Unit Tests**
```bash
# Run all tests
cargo test

# Run specific test
cargo test test_example_command

# Run tests with output
cargo test -- --nocapture
```

### **Integration Tests**
```bash
# Run integration tests
cargo test --test integration

# Run with specific features
cargo test --features integration-tests
```

### **System Tests**
```bash
# Run system tests (requires root)
sudo cargo test --test system

# Run in container
cargo test --test container
```

## 🔍 **Debugging and Troubleshooting**

### **Common Issues**

#### **Build Failures**
```bash
# Clean and rebuild
cargo clean
cargo build

# Check dependencies
cargo tree

# Verify Rust version
rustc --version
```

#### **Runtime Errors**
```bash
# Enable debug logging
export RUST_LOG=debug
export RUST_BACKTRACE=1

# Run with verbose output
cargo run -- --verbose
```

#### **Permission Issues**
```bash
# Check Polkit policies
pkaction --action org.projectatomic.aptostree.status

# Verify systemd service
systemctl status aptostreed
```

### **Debugging Tools**

#### **GDB Integration**
```bash
# Build with debug symbols
cargo build --debug

# Run with GDB
gdb --args target/debug/apt-ostree --help
```

#### **Valgrind Memory Checking**
```bash
# Run with Valgrind
valgrind --leak-check=full cargo run -- --help
```

## 📚 **Learning Resources**

### **Core Concepts**
- **[OSTree Documentation](https://ostreedev.github.io/ostree/)** - OSTree fundamentals
- **[APT Development](https://apt-team.pages.debian.net/python-apt/)** - APT package management
- **[DBus Tutorial](https://dbus.freedesktop.org/doc/dbus-tutorial.html)** - DBus communication
- **[Polkit Documentation](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/polkit/docs/latest/)** - Authorization framework

### **Related Projects**
- **[rpm-ostree](https://github.com/coreos/rpm-ostree)** - Reference implementation
- **[debian-atomic](https://github.com/debian-atomic/debian-atomic)** - Debian OSTree images
- **[systemd](https://systemd.io/)** - System and service management

### **Rust Ecosystem**
- **[Rust Book](https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/)** - Rust programming language
- **[Tokio](https://tokio.rs/)** - Async runtime
- **[Serde](https://serde.rs/)** - Serialization framework

## 🎯 **Next Steps**

### **For New Developers**
1. **Complete the tutorial**: Follow this guide step by step
2. **Explore the codebase**: Review the architecture documents
3. **Run examples**: Try the provided examples and tests
4. **Join the community**: Participate in discussions and reviews

### **For Experienced Developers**
1. **Review architecture**: Understand the system design
2. **Identify areas**: Find areas for improvement or new features
3. **Submit proposals**: Propose enhancements or new features
4. **Contribute code**: Submit pull requests and patches

### **For System Administrators**
1. **Test deployment**: Try deploying apt-ostree in test environments
2. **Provide feedback**: Report issues and suggest improvements
3. **Document usage**: Share deployment experiences and best practices

## 🤝 **Getting Help**

### **Development Questions**
- **Architecture**: Check the relevant architecture documents
- **Implementation**: Review the implementation guides
- **Code Examples**: Look at existing command implementations

### **Community Support**
- **Issues**: Report bugs and feature requests
- **Discussions**: Participate in design discussions
- **Contributions**: Submit patches and improvements

### **Documentation**
- **This Guide**: Start here for development setup
- **Architecture Docs**: Detailed system architecture
- **API Reference**: Complete interface documentation

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*This getting started guide provides the foundation for developing apt-ostree. Follow the steps, explore the codebase, and don't hesitate to ask questions or contribute improvements.*