Software Package Management System
A Software Package Management System is a software management system that can solve a package management task (to manage managed software packages).
- Context:
- It can be based on a Software Package Management Framework, such as apt, yum, homebrew or Kubernetes Helm.
- It can (typically) be a reliable and reproducible package management.
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- Example(s):
- a Python Package Manager, such as pip, and conda.
- a Perl Package Manager, such as CPAN.
- a Nix Package Manager.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Archive File, Anaconda Framework, Software Repositories, Binary Repository Manager, Dependency Hell.
References
2022
- https://github.com/NixOS/nix
- QUOTE: ... Nix is a powerful package manager for Linux and other Unix systems that makes package management reliable and reproducible. Please refer to the Nix manual for more details. ...
2017
- (Wikipedia, 2017) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/package_manager Retrieved:2017-7-18.
- A package manager or package management system is a collection of software tools that automates the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing computer programs for a computer's operating system in a consistent manner.
A package manager deals with packages, distributions of software and data in archive files. Packages contain metadata, such as the software's name, description of its purpose, version number, vendor, checksum, and a list of dependencies necessary for the software to run properly. Upon installation, metadata is stored in a local package database. Package managers typically maintain a database of software dependencies and version information to prevent software mismatches and missing prerequisites. They work closely with software repositories, binary repository managers, and app stores.
Package managers are designed to eliminate the need for manual installs and updates. This can be particularly useful for large enterprises whose operating systems are based on Linux and other Unix-like systems, typically consisting of hundreds or even tens of thousands of distinct software packages.
- A package manager or package management system is a collection of software tools that automates the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing computer programs for a computer's operating system in a consistent manner.