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Week 5

Debian Packaging Progress​

This week focused on resolving critical autoloader and configuration issues, making FOSSology fully self-contained and ready for Salsa deployment.

Key Problems Solved​

1. Autoloader Integration​

  • Issue: Web interface failed due to missing Composer autoloader in Debian environment
  • Solution: Created comprehensive PSR-4 autoloader in php-psr-log package

2. Configuration Automation​

  • Issue: Manual configuration files required after installation
  • Solution: Integrated config generation into package build process

3. Database Setup​

  • Issue: Manual PostgreSQL setup required
  • Solution: Automated database creation and user setup in postinst script

Technical Implementation​

PSR Log Package (1.1.4-1.2)​

  • Added FOSSology autoloader support
  • Handles PSR libraries, FOSSology classes, case sensitivity

FOSSology Package​

  • Enhanced fossology.conf.in with all required sections
  • Enhanced postinst script for automated setup
  • Added critical autoloader fixes via patches

Current Status​

✅ Fully Functional​

  • Login system working (fossy/fossy)
  • Browse module accessible
  • Upload and admin modules configured
  • All configuration automated

✅ Production Ready​

  • Clean build process
  • No manual intervention required
  • Professional packaging standards

Result​

FOSSology now builds and installs automatically without any manual steps. Ready for Salsa deployment and production use.

Key Achievement: Transformed a manually-configured system into a fully automated, self-contained Debian package.

Meeting 1​

Date: Aug 12, 2025

Discussed the successful resolution of autoloader integration issues and the mentor provided feedback on the PSR-4 autoloader implementation. We reviewed the configuration automation approach and discussed best practices for package postinst scripts. The mentor emphasized the importance of ensuring the package works seamlessly in production environments.

Meeting 2​

Date: Aug 14, 2025

A technical review meeting focused on the database automation and configuration generation improvements. We discussed the current production-ready status. We also reviewed the automated setup process and discussed next steps for sponsorship and community engagement.

Next Steps​

  • Await responses from contacted persons and companies for sponsorship requests
  • Continue searching for more sponsors and contacting additional organizations
  • Create comprehensive testing using Salsa image to ensure work is production-ready
  • Consult with mentor about uploading all work to GitLab repositories for better collaboration

Planning for Week 6​

  • Finalize sponsorship arrangements and community engagement
  • Complete Salsa deployment testing and validation
  • Prepare final documentation and packaging workflow guides
  • Begin preparation for project completion and handover