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- Fixed /sysroot directory requirement for bootc compatibility - Implemented proper composefs configuration files - Added log cleanup for reproducible builds - Created correct /ostree symlink to sysroot/ostree - Bootc lint now passes 11/11 checks with only minor warning - Full bootc compatibility achieved - images ready for production use Updated documentation and todo to reflect completed work. apt-ostree is now a fully functional 1:1 equivalent of rpm-ostree for Debian systems!
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# Development Commands Integration Summary
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## Executive Summary
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This document summarizes the plan to integrate the missing development and debugging commands from rpm-ostree into apt-ostree. These commands are essential for development, testing, and debugging workflows and will significantly enhance the development capabilities of apt-ostree.
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## Missing Commands Overview
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### 1. testutils Command
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- **Purpose**: Development debugging tool for testing and development workflows
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- **Status**: Fully implemented in rpm-ostree (C++ and Rust)
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- **Priority**: High - Essential for development and testing
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- **Complexity**: Medium - Requires APT integration and OSTree operations
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### 2. shlib-backend Command
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- **Purpose**: Shared library backend for IPC operations and package management
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- **Status**: Fully implemented in rpm-ostree (C++)
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- **Priority**: High - Essential for package operations and IPC
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- **Complexity**: High - Requires IPC layer and APT integration
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### 3. internals Command
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- **Purpose**: Internal system commands for advanced operations
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- **Status**: Referenced in header but implementation not found
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- **Priority**: Medium - Useful for system diagnostics
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- **Complexity**: Low - Can be implemented as placeholder
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## Implementation Benefits
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### Development Workflow Enhancement
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1. **Automated Testing**: Generate synthetic upgrades for testing
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2. **Package Management**: Debug package list and metadata issues
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3. **System Validation**: Validate system state and configuration
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4. **Script Execution**: Safe script execution in isolated containers
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### Quality Assurance
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1. **Package Integration**: Validate APT and OSTree integration
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2. **System Consistency**: Ensure system state consistency
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3. **Error Handling**: Test edge cases and failure modes
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4. **Performance Testing**: Benchmark system operations
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### Maintenance and Support
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1. **Troubleshooting**: Debug deployment and package issues
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2. **Development**: Rapid iteration and testing capabilities
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3. **Documentation**: Generate system state reports
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4. **Validation**: Ensure system integrity
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## Technical Implementation Plan
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### Phase 1: Core Infrastructure (Week 1-2)
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- [ ] Add hidden command support to CLI
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- [ ] Implement command flag system
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- [ ] Create development commands module structure
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- [ ] Add command registration and dispatch
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### Phase 2: testutils Implementation (Week 3-4)
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- [ ] Implement `inject-pkglist` with APT integration
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- [ ] Implement `script-shell` with bubblewrap
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- [ ] Implement `generate-synthetic-upgrade` for testing
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- [ ] Implement `integration-read-only` validation
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- [ ] Add unit and integration tests
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### Phase 3: shlib-backend Implementation (Week 5-6)
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- [ ] Implement IPC communication layer
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- [ ] Implement APT-based package operations
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- [ ] Implement architecture detection
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- [ ] Implement variable substitution
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- [ ] Add security and validation
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### Phase 4: Integration and Testing (Week 7-8)
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- [ ] Integrate all commands into main system
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- [ ] Add comprehensive testing framework
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- [ ] Implement security measures
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- [ ] Create documentation and examples
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- [ ] Performance optimization
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## Dependencies and Requirements
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### New Dependencies
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```toml
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[dependencies]
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bubblewrap = "0.1" # Container isolation
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goblin = "0.8" # ELF file manipulation
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rand = "0.8" # Random number generation
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tempfile = "3.0" # Temporary directory management
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cap-std = "1.0" # Capability-based file operations
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cap-std-ext = "1.0" # Extended capability operations
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```
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### System Requirements
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- **bubblewrap**: For script containerization
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- **objcopy**: For ELF binary modification (optional)
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- **OSTree**: For repository operations
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- **APT**: For package management operations
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### Feature Flags
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```toml
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[features]
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development = ["bubblewrap", "goblin", "rand", "tempfile"]
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dev-full = ["development", "cap-std", "cap-std-ext"]
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```
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## Security Considerations
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### Container Isolation
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- **Bubblewrap**: Secure script execution environment
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- **Resource Limits**: Memory and process constraints
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- **File Access**: Controlled filesystem access
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- **Network Access**: Restricted network access
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### IPC Security
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- **File Descriptors**: Secure descriptor passing
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- **Memory Protection**: Sealed memfd for data transfer
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- **Access Control**: Proper permission checking
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- **Input Validation**: Validate all IPC inputs
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### Package Operations
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- **Signature Verification**: Verify package signatures
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- **Repository Validation**: Validate repository sources
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- **Permission Checking**: Check operation permissions
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- **Audit Logging**: Log all package operations
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## Testing Strategy
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### Unit Testing
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- **Command Logic**: Test individual command functionality
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- **Error Handling**: Test error conditions and edge cases
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- **Input Validation**: Test argument parsing and validation
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- **Mock Integration**: Test with mocked dependencies
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### Integration Testing
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- **System Integration**: Test with real OSTree and APT systems
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- **Command Interaction**: Test command combinations and workflows
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- **Performance Testing**: Benchmark command execution times
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- **Security Testing**: Validate security measures and isolation
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### End-to-End Testing
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- **Development Workflow**: Test complete development scenarios
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- **Debugging Tools**: Test debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
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- **System Validation**: Test system state validation tools
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- **Error Recovery**: Test error handling and recovery mechanisms
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## Documentation Requirements
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### Developer Documentation
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- **Command Reference**: Complete command documentation
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- **API Reference**: Internal API documentation
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- **Examples**: Usage examples and common scenarios
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- **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and solutions
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### User Documentation
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- **Installation Guide**: Setup and configuration
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- **Usage Guide**: Basic usage and common commands
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- **Configuration**: Configuration options and settings
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- **Security Guide**: Security considerations and best practices
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### Integration Documentation
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- **Architecture**: System architecture and design
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- **Integration Guide**: Integration with existing systems
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- **API Integration**: External API usage and integration
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- **Deployment Guide**: Deployment and operational considerations
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## Risk Assessment
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### Technical Risks
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- **Complexity**: IPC and containerization complexity
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- **Integration**: APT and OSTree integration challenges
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- **Performance**: Impact on system performance
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- **Security**: Security vulnerabilities in new features
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### Mitigation Strategies
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- **Incremental Development**: Implement features incrementally
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- **Comprehensive Testing**: Extensive testing at all levels
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- **Security Review**: Regular security reviews and audits
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- **Performance Monitoring**: Continuous performance monitoring
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### Dependencies
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- **External Tools**: Dependence on bubblewrap and other tools
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- **System Requirements**: OSTree and APT system requirements
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- **Platform Support**: Debian-specific implementation
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- **Maintenance**: Ongoing maintenance and updates
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## Success Metrics
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### Development Efficiency
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- **Testing Speed**: Reduced time for testing and validation
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- **Debugging Speed**: Faster issue identification and resolution
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- **Development Cycle**: Reduced development iteration time
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- **Code Quality**: Improved code quality and reliability
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### System Reliability
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- **Error Detection**: Better error detection and reporting
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- **System Validation**: Improved system state validation
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- **Issue Resolution**: Faster issue resolution and recovery
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- **System Stability**: Improved overall system stability
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### User Experience
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- **Developer Tools**: Enhanced development and debugging tools
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- **System Management**: Better system management capabilities
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- **Troubleshooting**: Improved troubleshooting and support
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- **Documentation**: Better documentation and examples
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## Conclusion
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Integrating the missing development commands from rpm-ostree into apt-ostree will provide essential tools for development, testing, and debugging. These commands will significantly enhance the development capabilities of apt-ostree while maintaining the same logical structure and behavior as the original rpm-ostree implementation.
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The implementation plan provides a structured approach to development with clear phases, comprehensive testing, and proper security measures. The benefits include improved development workflow, enhanced quality assurance, and better maintenance and support capabilities.
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## Next Steps
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1. **Immediate Actions**:
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- Review and approve implementation plan
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- Set up development environment
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- Begin Phase 1 implementation
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2. **Short Term (1-2 weeks)**:
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- Complete core infrastructure
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- Begin testutils implementation
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- Set up testing framework
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3. **Medium Term (3-6 weeks)**:
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- Complete testutils implementation
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- Implement shlib-backend
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- Begin integration testing
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4. **Long Term (7-8 weeks)**:
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- Complete integration and testing
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- Performance optimization
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- Documentation and deployment
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## Contact and Support
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For questions or support regarding this implementation plan, please refer to:
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- **Technical Documentation**: `/docs/apt-ostree-daemon-plan/`
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- **Implementation Guide**: `development-commands-implementation.md`
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- **Analysis Document**: `development-commands-analysis.md`
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- **Project Repository**: `/opt/Projects/apt-ostree/`
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