Chapter 11. GPT Build Tools

Table of Contents

Introduction
What The Build Tools Are Not
Command Line Syntax
Listing Available Packages
Listing Package Dependencies
Package Configuration
Generating Package Configuration Files
Creating Source Packages
Building Source
Creating Binary Packages
Creating Source and Binary Bundles

Introduction

The GPT buildtools are built on top of the standard GPT installation. The purpose of these tools is to aid developers and builders with managing their work environment thereby simplifying their efforts. The build tools can be used to create source and binary packages and bundles and to create dependency listings from given pkgs.