sfdk-build-requires

Run a subcommand refreshing the cache

$ sfdk build-requires --refresh [subcommand]

$ sfdk build-requires --no-refresh [subcommand]

$ sfdk build-requires pull

$ sfdk build-requires reset

$ sfdk build-requires diff

sfdk-build-requires [package description file]

[package description file]
    Path to the SFDK package description file (e.g., a .spec file). This file contains metadata about the package, including its build dependencies.

The `sfdk-build-requires` command analyzes a Source Fabric Development Kit (SFDK) package description file and outputs a list of build-time dependencies required to build the package. This command is crucial for automating the process of installing necessary tools and libraries before attempting to build SFDK software. It parses the package's metadata, identifies the declared build dependencies, and presents them in a format suitable for use with package management systems. The output typically consists of package names recognized by the target system's package manager (e.g., apt, yum, dnf). This ensures that all necessary components are available before the build process starts, preventing build failures and streamlining the software development workflow. The command simplifies dependency management, allowing developers to focus on writing code rather than manually resolving build requirements.

The output of `sfdk-build-requires` relies on the accuracy of the package description file. If the dependencies are not correctly specified, the build may still fail. Additionally, the command may not handle all possible package description formats or dependency specifications, so careful review of the output is recommended. It primarily focuses on build-time dependencies and may not identify runtime dependencies.

To list the build dependencies for a package described in `mypackage.spec`, you would run:
`sfdk-build-requires mypackage.spec`
The output would be a list of package names, one per line, that can be used with package management tools.

The output of `sfdk-build-requires` can be piped to package managers to automatically install the required dependencies.
For example using `apt`: `sudo apt-get install $(sfdk-build-requires mypackage.spec)`

The `sfdk-build-requires` command was developed as part of the Source Fabric Development Kit (SFDK) to simplify the process of building and managing software packages within that framework. Its primary purpose is to automate the identification and installation of build dependencies, reducing the manual effort required by developers. The command has likely evolved over time to support different package formats and dependency specifications as the SFDK itself has matured.

rpm(8), dpkg(1), yum(8), apt(8), dnf(8)