> https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Changes/RPM-4.19
>
> This document represents a proposed Change. As part of the Changes
> process, proposals are publicly announced in order to receive
> community feedback. This proposal will only be implemented if approved
> by the Fedora Engineering Steering Committee.
>
>
> == Summary ==
> Update RPM to the [https://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.19.0 4.19] release.
>
> == Owner ==
> * Name: [[User:ffesti| Florian Festi]]
> * Email: ffesti(a)redhat.com
>
>
> == Detailed Description ==
> RPM 4.19 contains various improvements over previous versions. Many of
> them are internal in nature such as moving from automake to cmake,
> improvements to the test suite, stripping copies of system functions,
> splitting translations into a separate project and more. There are
> still several user facing changes:
>
> * New rpmsort(8) utility for sorting RPM versions
> * x86-64 architecture levels (v2-v4) as architectures
> * Support for %preuntrans and %postuntrans scriptlets
> * Creating User and Groups from sysusers.d files including Provides
> and Requires or Recommends
> ([https://github.com/rpm-software-management/rpm/pull/2432 PR],
> [https://github.com/rpm-software-management/rpm/discussions/2277
> Discussion])
> * [https://rpm-software-management.github.io/rpm/manual/dynamic_specs.html
> Dynamic Spec generation]
> ** find_lang now being able to generate language sub packages
>
> The 4.19 alpha release is expected in April and the final release is
> expected in time for the Fedora 39 release cycle as usual.
>
> == Feedback ==
>
>
> == Benefit to Fedora ==
>
> This release comes with many improvements. It opens the possibility
> for Fedora to adopt the new major features mentioned above.
>
> == Scope ==
> * Proposal owners:
> ** Release RPM 4.19 alpha
> ** Rebase RPM
> ** Assist with dealing with incompatibilities
> ** Integrate new User/Group handling
> *** Conflicts with the current one including the Provides generation
> in ''systemd-rpm-macros''
>
> * Other developers:
> ** Test new release, report issues and bugs
>
> * Release engineering:
> * Policies and guidelines: N/A (not needed for this Change)
> * Trademark approval: N/A (not needed for this Change)
> * Alignment with Community Initiatives:
>
>
> == Upgrade/compatibility impact ==
> * %patch without arguments and options is an error
> * %patchN syntax is deprecated
> * File globbing is now more consistent
>
>
> == How To Test ==
>
> Rpm receives a thorough and constant testing via every single package
> build, system installs and updates. New features can be tested
> specifically as per their documentation.
>
>
> == User Experience ==
>
> There are no major differences in the normal user experience.
>
> == Dependencies ==
> * Deprecated APIs are removed. This may require adjustments to
> software still using them.
> * so-name of librpm changes. Packages depending on it are expected to
> need a re-build
> * Packages running in the changes mentioned in the
> ''Upgrade/compatibility impact'' section might need adjusting. This
> should be relatively rare, though.
>
> == Contingency Plan ==
>
> * Contingency mechanism: Revert back to RPM 4.18
> * Contingency deadline: Beta freeze
> * Blocks release? No
>
> == Documentation ==
>
> Release notes at https://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.19.0 and reference manual at
> https://rpm-software-management.github.io/rpm/manual/
>
> == Release Notes ==
> https://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.19.0 (still work in progress)
Sounds cool, can't wait to test!
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