package automation

In the dynamic world of software development, streamlining the build and deployment process is a critical task for developers and system administrators. That's where automation comes in — particularly when dealing with packaging applications across different Linux distributions. Each distribution has its package manager, and handling them manually can be a repetitive and error-prone process. This article will explore how to automate package builds across Linux platforms using Bash scripting and managing dependencies with apt (used by Debian and Ubuntu), dnf (used by Fedora), and zypper (used by openSUSE). Automation helps in: 1. Reducing Repetitiveness: Automate mundane tasks and spend time on more critical issues. 2.