Research tools for working with patches

[jsjoeio]

Problem

We don't know what tools exist (besides quilt) for working with patches.

Solution

Research tools, build POCs with each and share findings here.

This will be closed once myself and @code-asher discuss our tool of choice.

Resources

For using quilt:

• http://www.shakthimaan.com/downloads/glv/quilt-tutorial/quilt-doc.pdf
• https://raphaelhertzog.com/2012/08/08/how-to-use-quilt-to-manage-patches-in-debian-packages/
• https://michal.hrusecky.net/2011/10/how-to-create-patches-using-quilt/
• conflict resolution with patch files (tips)
• https://wiki.debian.org/UsingQuilt
• https://linux.die.net/man/1/quilt
• https://raphaelhertzog.com/2012/08/08/how-to-use-quilt-to-manage-patches-in-debian-packages/
• https://perl-team.pages.debian.net/howto/quilt.html

Related

Part 0/3 of #4687

TODOS

Create a POC

• create GitHub repo jsjoeio/quilt-poc: https://github.com/jsjoeio/quilt-poc
• add a file (use example from microsoft/vscode
• find a file we change in our fork coder/vscode
• set up quilt and create patch
• record video talking through how it works
• summarize and post here

Notes

quilt push to apply patch. quilt pop to undo patch.

[jsjoeio]

Summary

quilt seems like the best tool available for managing patches. This blog shows how to perform basic tasks with quilt. The Linux man page has more information as well.

Demo

Screen.Recording.2022-02-16.at.3.22.25.PM.mov

[jsjoeio]

@code-asher assigning to you to watch the demo. Once you take a look, you can post questions/concerns. If we agree on using this tool, you can leave a comment and close this issue.

[code-asher]

That was a fantastic demo. I say we move forward with quilt!