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Debian Forge TODO: Building Debian Atomic System

Project Goal

Build a complete Debian atomic build system that combines OSBuild architecture, debos logic, and Koji-like orchestration to create Debian atomic images with bootc containers.

Phase 1: Foundation and Analysis (Weeks 1-6)

Week 1-2: Project Setup

  • Set up development environment

    • Configure Debian-based development machine
    • Install required dependencies (Go, Python, OSTree, etc.)
    • Set up version control and branching strategy
    • Create development documentation

  • Fork OSBuild repository

    • Verify all OSBuild components are present
    • Identify Fedora/RPM-specific components to replace
    • Document current OSBuild architecture

  • Download and analyze debos source code

    • Map debos actions to OSBuild stages
    • Identify Debian package management logic to integrate
    • Document debos OSTree integration points

  • Set up basic project structure

    • Create integration layer between OSBuild and debos
    • Set up build environment for testing
    • Create initial project documentation

Week 3-4: Code Analysis

  • Analyze OSBuild architecture

    • Map OSBuild pipeline components (stages, devices, mounts, inputs)
    • Identify RPM-specific components to replace
    • Document OSBuild's build environment management
    • Analyze OSBuild's object store and caching

  • Map debos functionality to OSBuild components

    • Create mapping table: debos actions → OSBuild stages
    • Identify debos package management logic
    • Document debos filesystem operations
    • Analyze debos OSTree integration

  • Identify integration points

    • Define interfaces between OSBuild and debos
    • Plan Koji-like orchestration integration
    • Document data flow between components
    • Identify shared data structures

  • Document current architecture

    • Create architecture diagrams
    • Document component relationships
    • Identify modification points
    • Create integration specifications

Week 5-6: Planning and Design

  • Design Debian-specific component architecture

    • Design Debian package management layer
    • Plan OSTree composition for Debian packages
    • Design build environment management
    • Create component interface specifications

  • Plan Koji-like orchestration system

    • Design build scheduling system
    • Plan build queue management
    • Design resource allocation
    • Plan build monitoring and logging

  • Define interfaces between components

    • Define API contracts
    • Design data exchange formats
    • Plan error handling and recovery
    • Define configuration management

  • Create detailed technical specifications

    • Write component specifications
    • Define data flow specifications
    • Create API documentation
    • Write integration test specifications

Deliverables: Project structure, architecture documentation, technical specifications

Phase 2: Core OSBuild Modification (Weeks 7-18)

Week 7-10: Package Management Layer

  • Replace RPM package management with Debian package management

    • Create Debian package input source
    • Implement Debian repository handling
    • Replace RPM-specific stages with Debian equivalents
    • Test basic package operations
    • Add mmdebstrap as default alternative to debootstrap

  • Integrate debos package handling logic

    • Extract debos package management code
    • Create OSBuild stages for debos actions
    • Integrate debos package installation logic
    • Test package dependency resolution

  • Implement Debian repository handling

    • Create Debian repository source
    • Implement package metadata parsing
    • Add repository authentication support
    • Test repository operations

  • Test basic package operations

    • Test package download
    • Test package installation
    • Test dependency resolution
    • Test package removal

Week 11-14: Build Environment Integration

  • Replace Mock integration with sbuild/pbuilder integration

    • Create sbuild build environment stage
    • Implement pbuilder integration
    • Replace Mock-specific components
    • Test build environment creation

  • Implement Debian build environment setup

    • Create Debian chroot setup
    • Implement build dependency installation
    • Add build environment customization
    • Test environment isolation

  • Test build environment creation and management

    • Test chroot creation
    • Test package building in environments
    • Test environment cleanup
    • Test environment reuse

  • Validate package building in Debian environments

    • Test simple package builds
    • Test complex dependency chains
    • Test build failures and recovery
    • Test build environment persistence

Week 15-18: OSTree Composition

  • Adapt OSTree composition for Debian packages

    • Create Debian OSTree composition stage
    • Implement package-to-OSTree conversion
    • Add Debian-specific metadata handling
    • Test basic OSTree composition

  • Test OSTree commit creation from Debian packages

    • Test single package commits
    • Test multi-package commits
    • Test commit metadata
    • Test commit verification

  • Validate filesystem composition

    • Test filesystem structure
    • Test file permissions and ownership
    • Test symbolic links and hard links
    • Test filesystem integrity

  • Test basic atomic functionality

    • Test atomic updates
    • Test rollback capability
    • Test atomic rebasing
    • Test atomic deployment

Deliverables: Modified OSBuild with Debian package support, working OSTree composition

Phase 3: Build Orchestration (Weeks 19-30)

Week 19-22: Basic Orchestration

  • Implement build scheduling system

    • Create build queue management
    • Implement priority-based scheduling
    • Add resource allocation logic
    • Test scheduling algorithms

  • Add build queue management

    • Implement build submission
    • Add build status tracking
    • Implement queue prioritization
    • Test queue operations

  • Implement basic resource allocation

    • Add CPU allocation
    • Add memory allocation
    • Add storage allocation
    • Test resource management

  • Test build submission and tracking

    • Test build submission
    • Test build status updates
    • Test build cancellation
    • Test build prioritization

Week 23-26: OSBuild Integration

  • Integrate modified OSBuild with orchestration system
  • Connect OSBuild pipeline to orchestration
  • Implement build submission interface
  • Add build result handling
  • Test osbuild-composer integration
  • Test composer APIs with Debian stages
  • Validate blueprint system for Debian atomic images
  • Test composer orchestration with our build system

Week 23-26: Build Management

  • Add build status tracking

    • Implement build state machine
    • Add status persistence
    • Implement status notifications
    • Test status tracking

  • Implement build logging and monitoring

    • Add build log collection
    • Implement log streaming
    • Add build metrics collection
    • Test logging system

  • Add build history and artifact management

    • Implement build history storage
    • Add artifact storage and retrieval
    • Implement build cleanup policies
    • Test artifact management

  • Test complete build lifecycle

    • Test build submission to completion
    • Test build failure handling
    • Test build retry mechanisms
    • Test build cleanup

Week 27-30: Environment Management

  • Implement isolated build environment management

    • Create environment isolation
    • Implement environment cleanup
    • Add environment reuse policies
    • Test environment isolation

  • Add build host monitoring and health checks

    • Implement host health monitoring
    • Add resource usage tracking
    • Implement health check failures
    • Test monitoring system

  • Implement build environment cleanup

    • Add automatic cleanup policies
    • Implement cleanup scheduling
    • Add cleanup verification
    • Test cleanup operations

  • Test environment isolation and management

    • Test environment isolation
    • Test resource cleanup
    • Test environment reuse
    • Test failure recovery

Deliverables: Working build orchestration system, build environment management

Phase 4: Integration and Testing (Weeks 31-42)

Week 31-34: System Integration

  • Integrate modified OSBuild with orchestration system

    • Connect OSBuild pipeline to orchestration
    • Implement build submission interface
    • Add build result handling
    • Test complete integration

  • Test complete build pipeline from submission to completion

    • Test end-to-end build process
    • Test build pipeline stages
    • Test build result generation
    • Test build artifact storage

  • Validate multi-stage build workflows

    • Test complex build workflows
    • Test workflow dependencies
    • Test workflow failures
    • Test workflow recovery

  • Test error handling and recovery

    • Test build failures
    • Test system failures
    • Test recovery mechanisms
    • Test error reporting

Week 35-38: Output Generation

  • Test image generation (ISO, QCOW2, RAW)

    • Test ISO generation
    • Test QCOW2 generation
    • Test RAW image generation
    • Validate image formats

  • Validate bootc container creation

    • Test container creation
    • Test container metadata
    • Test container verification
    • Test container deployment

  • Test multi-format output generation

    • Test simultaneous format generation
    • Test format-specific optimizations
    • Test format validation
    • Test format distribution

  • Validate image bootability

    • Test image boot process
    • Test kernel loading
    • Test filesystem mounting
    • Test system initialization

Week 39-42: Performance and Stability

  • Performance testing and optimization

    • Test build performance
    • Identify bottlenecks
    • Implement optimizations
    • Validate performance improvements

  • Stress testing with multiple concurrent builds

    • Test concurrent build limits
    • Test resource contention
    • Test system stability under load
    • Test failure scenarios

  • Bug fixing and stability improvements

    • Fix identified bugs
    • Improve error handling
    • Add stability improvements
    • Test stability fixes

  • Documentation updates

    • Update technical documentation
    • Create user documentation
    • Create deployment documentation
    • Create troubleshooting guides

Deliverables: Integrated system, working image generation, performance optimization

Phase 5: Web Interface and Production Features (Weeks 43-54)

Week 43-46: Basic Web UI

  • Implement basic web interface for build management

    • Create build submission forms
    • Add build status display
    • Implement build history view
    • Test web interface functionality

  • Add build status monitoring

    • Implement real-time status updates
    • Add build progress indicators
    • Implement status notifications
    • Test monitoring features

  • Implement build submission forms

    • Create build configuration forms
    • Add validation and error handling
    • Implement form submission
    • Test form functionality

  • Test web interface functionality

    • Test form submission
    • Test status updates
    • Test error handling
    • Test user experience

Week 47-50: Advanced Web Features

  • Add build history and search

    • Implement build history storage
    • Add search and filtering
    • Implement pagination
    • Test search functionality

  • Implement user management and permissions

    • Add user authentication
    • Implement role-based access control
    • Add user management interface
    • Test permission system

  • Add system administration interface

    • Create system configuration interface
    • Add monitoring and health checks
    • Implement system maintenance tools
    • Test admin interface

  • Test complete web interface

    • Test all web features
    • Test user workflows
    • Test admin workflows
    • Test security features

Week 51-54: Production Readiness

  • Security testing and hardening

    • Conduct security audit
    • Implement security improvements
    • Add security monitoring
    • Test security features

  • Performance optimization for production loads

    • Optimize for production workloads
    • Test production load scenarios
    • Implement performance monitoring
    • Validate production performance

  • Documentation completion

    • Complete technical documentation
    • Complete user documentation
    • Complete deployment documentation
    • Create maintenance guides

  • Deployment preparation

    • Create deployment scripts
    • Prepare production environment
    • Create backup and recovery procedures
    • Test deployment process

Deliverables: Web interface, production-ready system, complete documentation

Critical Path Items (Must Complete First)

Phase 1 Critical Path

  1. OSBuild Architecture Analysis - Must understand current system before modifying
  2. debos Integration Planning - Must plan how to integrate Debian logic
  3. Technical Specifications - Must have clear plan before implementation

Phase 2 Critical Path

  1. Debian Package Management - Core functionality required for everything else
  2. OSTree Composition - Essential for atomic functionality
  3. Build Environment Integration - Required for package building

Phase 3 Critical Path

  1. Build Orchestration - Required for managing multiple builds
  2. Environment Management - Required for build isolation and resource management

Phase 4 Critical Path

  1. System Integration - Must connect all components
  2. Image Generation - Core output functionality
  3. Performance Optimization - Required for production use

Phase 5 Critical Path

  1. Web Interface - Required for user interaction
  2. Security Hardening - Required for production deployment
  3. Documentation - Required for adoption and maintenance

Risk Mitigation

Technical Risks

  • OSBuild Complexity: Start with simple modifications, build complexity gradually
  • Integration Challenges: Use well-defined interfaces, test integration points early
  • Performance Issues: Test performance early, optimize continuously
  • Compatibility Issues: Test with real Debian packages, validate edge cases

Timeline Risks

  • Scope Creep: Stick to core functionality, defer advanced features
  • Integration Delays: Plan integration carefully, test early and often
  • Testing Complexity: Start testing early, automate testing where possible
  • Documentation: Document as you go, don't leave it until the end

Resource Risks

  • Developer Availability: Plan for developer rotation, document everything
  • Infrastructure Issues: Use simple infrastructure initially, scale gradually
  • Dependency Changes: Monitor upstream projects, plan for changes

Success Metrics

Phase 1 Success

  • Complete project setup and analysis
  • Clear understanding of integration requirements
  • Detailed technical specifications

Phase 2 Success

  • Modified OSBuild with Debian package support
  • Working OSTree composition for Debian packages
  • Basic atomic functionality validation

Phase 3 Success

  • Working build orchestration system
  • Build environment management
  • Complete build lifecycle support

Phase 4 Success

  • Integrated system with working build pipeline
  • Image generation and bootc container creation
  • Performance and stability validation

Phase 5 Success

  • Production-ready system with web interface
  • Complete documentation and deployment guide
  • Community adoption and feedback

Next Immediate Actions (This Week)

  1. Test the new Debian stages - Run the test manifest to validate functionality
  2. Set up build environment for testing - Configure testing infrastructure
  3. Begin OSTree integration testing - Test OSTree commit creation
  4. Plan Koji integration - Design build orchestration system

Notes

  • Priority: Focus on core functionality first, add advanced features later
  • Testing: Test each component individually before integration
  • Documentation: Document everything as you go, don't assume you'll remember
  • Iteration: Use iterative development, get working system early and improve gradually
  • Community: Engage with Debian community early for feedback and adoption