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create a package provider for aptitude

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#618 opened on Apr 1, 2015

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Description

The current package provider for debian/ubuntu is apt-get. The problem with this is, that aptitude uses different algorithms to detect dependencies and updates.

So it would be good to have a second package provider for debian/ubuntu that uses aptitude.

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Research direction
Study the existing apt get package provider in Rex (likely in Rex::Package::Apt). Create a new module Rex::Package::Aptitude that mimics its interface but uses `aptitude` commands instead of `apt get`. Check Rex documentation on writing custom providers.
Tech stack
perl
Domain
backenddevopstooling
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
PerlRex framework
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50