Jake HamiltonMay 1, 2024

Today we start Phase 1 of the #aux roadmap:

https://forum.aux.computer/t/roadmap-phase-1/238?u=jakehamilton

This phase is about amassing contributors such that we can confidently move to Phase 2 (Hard Fork). Right now we need core maintainers with deep nixpkgs knowledge and nix maintainers. If you fit either of those roles, please consider joining!

Roadmap: Phase 1

Today we begin Phase 1 of our roadmap, the Soft Fork: This initial phase will involve an ad-hoc management structure due to its bootstrapping nature. As such, the project’s stated Values, Goals, and Roadmap serve to keep all contributors aligned and safe knowing that the work they have committed to will not change. The initial forking off of Nix and NixPkgs will be performed in this phase and new contributors will be given roles for handling package maintenance and pulling changes from upstre...

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Show threadPratham Patel 
@jakehamilton curious question: What is the core maintainers’ plan on “keeping up with nixos/nixpkgs”? Do you intend to keep merging code from there while adding your own commits on top? If no, why not? If yes, how do you plan on doing it?
May 2, 2024 at 5:19amWeb
Show threadJake HamiltonMay 2, 2024
@thefossguy the plan for phase 1 is to continue pulling in upstream changes. We intend to keep the nixpkgs fork reasonably up to date. Phase 2 will involve moving things out of NixPkgs and into our own repositories. At that point we will either linking an upstream NixPkgs for convenience or not including one at all so you only have the Aux provided package set. Of course, the one we end up with will be the one that is best for users.