Noarch subpackage problem

[Toshio Kuratomi]

Toshio Kuratomi wrote:
> Kevin Kofler wrote:
>> Toshio Kuratomi wrote:
>>> I think we'll see substantial savings from allowing through things that
>>> meet a heuristic while still placing the burden of checking this onto an
>>> automated tool instead of a human.
>> Automated checks will always misfire and annoy the heck out of packagers. I
>> don't think it's Koji's job to do this kind of checks.
>>
> Sure they'll misfire and sure they'll annoy packagers.  But will they
> annoy packagers more than FPC making a Guideline like "Every package
> with noarch subpackages must be scratch-built in koji and checked to
> make sure the noarch rpm's are the same"?
> 
And since this might give the wrong impression:

If I introduce a Guideline, it won't be this broad.  Certain types of
files would be okay and certain types have to be looked at.... but it
still means an extra step for reviewers.

Another benefit of a builder check instead of a review check is we get
checking for every rebuild whereas review items are only thoroughly
checked at package submission.

-Toshio

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