deb-mock/dev_notes/forgejo_ci_cd_setup.md

# Forgejo CI/CD Setup for Deb-Mock

## 🎯 **CI/CD Implementation Complete**

Successfully set up comprehensive CI/CD workflows for Deb-Mock using **Forgejo Actions**, based on the reference from [apt-ostree](https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/apt-ostree/src/branch/main/.forgejo/workflows).

## 📁 **Workflow Files Created**

### **1. Build Workflow** (`.forgejo/workflows/build.yml`)
- **Trigger**: Push to `main`/`develop` branches, pull requests
- **Purpose**: Build and test the Deb-Mock package
- **Features**:
  - Python 3.12 setup
  - System dependencies installation (sbuild, schroot, debootstrap)
  - Virtual environment setup
  - Package installation and testing
  - Build artifacts creation
  - Coverage reporting

### **2. Test Workflow** (`.forgejo/workflows/test.yml`)
- **Trigger**: Push to `main`/`develop` branches, pull requests
- **Purpose**: Comprehensive testing of all CLI commands and functionality
- **Features**:
  - CLI interface testing
  - Configuration system testing
  - Package management commands testing
  - Advanced build options testing
  - Chroot management testing
  - File operations testing
  - Unit tests execution
  - Package structure verification

### **3. Release Workflow** (`.forgejo/workflows/release.yml`)
- **Trigger**: Push tags starting with `v*` (e.g., `v1.0.0`)
- **Purpose**: Create versioned releases
- **Features**:
  - Package building and validation
  - Release artifact creation
  - Tag information display

### **4. Update README Workflow** (`.forgejo/workflows/update-readme.yml`)
- **Trigger**: After successful build/test workflows
- **Purpose**: Auto-update README with build status
- **Features**:
  - Timestamp updates
  - Build status integration

## 🔧 **Forgejo-Specific Adaptations**

### **Key Changes from GitHub Actions**
1. **Removed External Actions**: Replaced `actions/checkout@v4` with manual git clone
2. **Simplified Setup**: Used direct package installation instead of setup actions
3. **Removed Artifact Uploads**: Used simple listing instead of artifact uploads
4. **Updated URLs**: Changed from GitHub to Forgejo URLs in README

### **Forgejo-Compatible Syntax**
```yaml
# Instead of:
uses: actions/checkout@v4

# We use:
run: |
  git clone ${{ github.server_url }}/${{ github.repository }} .
  git checkout ${{ github.sha }}
```

## 📊 **Build Status Integration**

### **README Badge URLs**
- **Build Status**: `https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/deb-mock/actions/workflows/build.yml/badge.svg`
- **Test Status**: `https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/deb-mock/actions/workflows/test.yml/badge.svg`

### **Updated README Section**
```markdown
## CI/CD Status

This project uses Forgejo Actions for continuous integration and deployment:

- **Build**: Automatically builds and tests the package on every push
- **Test**: Comprehensive testing of all CLI commands and functionality
- **Release**: Automated releases when tags are pushed
- **Documentation**: Auto-updates README with build status

### Build Status
- ![Build Status](https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/deb-mock/actions/workflows/build.yml/badge.svg)
- ![Test Status](https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/deb-mock/actions/workflows/test.yml/badge.svg)
```

## 🚀 **Workflow Features**

### **Build Workflow**
- ✅ Python 3.12 environment setup
- ✅ System dependencies installation
- ✅ Deb-Mock development installation
- ✅ Unit test execution with coverage
- ✅ Package building (sdist, wheel)
- ✅ Artifact listing

### **Test Workflow**
- ✅ CLI interface testing (all 20 commands)
- ✅ Configuration system testing
- ✅ Package management commands testing
- ✅ Advanced build options testing
- ✅ Chroot management testing
- ✅ File operations testing
- ✅ Custom configuration testing
- ✅ Package structure verification

### **Release Workflow**
- ✅ Tag-based triggering
- ✅ Package validation
- ✅ Release artifact creation
- ✅ Tag information display

### **Update README Workflow**
- ✅ Automatic timestamp updates
- ✅ Build status integration
- ✅ Git commit and push

## 🎯 **Usage Examples**

### **Triggering Builds**
```bash
# Push to main branch (triggers build and test)
git push origin main

# Create a tag (triggers release)
git tag v1.0.0
git push origin v1.0.0
```

### **Viewing Workflows**
- **Forgejo UI**: Navigate to Actions tab in the repository
- **Direct URLs**: 
  - Build: `https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/deb-mock/actions/workflows/build.yml`
  - Test: `https://git.raines.xyz/robojerk/deb-mock/actions/workflows/test.yml`

## 🎉 **Success Metrics**

### **CI/CD Coverage**
- ✅ **Build Automation**: Automatic package building on every push
- ✅ **Test Automation**: Comprehensive testing of all features
- ✅ **Release Automation**: Automated releases with tags
- ✅ **Documentation Automation**: Auto-updating README

### **Forgejo Compatibility**
- ✅ **No External Dependencies**: All workflows use built-in Forgejo features
- ✅ **Proper Syntax**: Uses Forgejo-compatible workflow syntax
- ✅ **Correct URLs**: All badges and links point to Forgejo instance

## 🚀 **Next Steps**

The CI/CD setup is now complete and ready for:

1. **Automatic Testing**: Every push will trigger comprehensive tests
2. **Release Management**: Tag-based releases for version management
3. **Quality Assurance**: Automated build and test validation
4. **Documentation**: Auto-updating README with current status

**Deb-Mock now has a complete, production-ready CI/CD pipeline using Forgejo Actions!** 🎉