nsqio/nsq

dist: an official ubuntu repository

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#468 opened on Sep 30, 2014

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Description

It'd be great to have an official repository (standalone or PPA) for NSQ. It'd make it a lot easier to install NSQ.

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Tech stack
goshell
Domain
devopsinfrastructure
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.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Go programming languageDebian packaging (dpkg, debuild)
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Examine existing build scripts in the repository (e.g., Makefile, Dockerfile) to understand how NSQ binaries are built. Research how to create a Debian source package or PPA. Consult the Ubuntu Packaging Guide for creating a PPA. Consider using tools like fpm or debhelper. The issue has 28 comments; review them for any prior attempts or specific requirements.