On Feb 7, 2010, at 1:14 AM, ma...@bitblit.net wrote: > > Ive built a command-line app. I can bring up the Maemo UI and run the tool > from Terminal just fine (from inside its source folder), however related > utilities that come with the tool dont work - Im assuming I need to do a > make install to fully test it. > > I could install it but then Im 'polluting' my dev environment with > something that may not work and may be hard to remove all traces of > correctly. What's a good strategy to test then? Should I make a package > and use the package manager to install, test and uninstall? How do > developers test apps like this?
The packaging system is designed for this process. It has the added benefit of allowing you to provide a way for others to install your software. :) Using a chroot is also an easy way to do testing of your app with its environment, this can sometimes be easier than a virtual machine, but virtual machines work well too. Jeremiah _______________________________________________ maemo-developers mailing list maemo-developers@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-developers
