gbp

gbp is a command line tool that stands for "Git Build Package". It is primarily used in Linux packaging workflows for building Debian packages. This tool provides a streamlined interface for managing the build process from a Git repository. gbp allows developers to easily create and maintain Debian packages directly from Git branches.

gbp integrates with the Git version control system, making it efficient to manage packaging changes within a Git workflow. It supports various branch layouts, including traditional Git and Debian workflows. This flexibility accommodates different development practices and makes it convenient to switch between them.

With gbp, developers can easily track upstream sources and changes, create new releases, and manage patches. It supports different packaging formats, such as native and quilt. gbp provides a unified interface for handling source packages and building them into binary packages suitable for distribution.

Additionally, gbp supports building packages in various ways, including pristine-tar for reproducible packaging, building using Git snapshots, and building from upstream source packages. It also integrates with other packaging tools like debhelper, dpkg-buildpackage, and lintian, allowing developers to incorporate existing tools into their packaging processes seamlessly.

Overall, gbp simplifies the packaging workflow by integrating Git and Debian packaging practices, enabling developers to efficiently build and maintain Debian packages directly from Git repositories.