This documentation outlines the step-by-step process required to build and start the chainguard-dev/apko project. This guide targets expert developers familiar with Go, shell scripting, and Makefiles.

Prerequisites

1. Go Environment: Ensure that Go is installed and properly set up on your machine. The project is structured as a Go module.

2. Make Utility: Make sure you have the make utility installed to simplify the build process.

3. Repository Clone: Clone the chainguard-dev/apko repository to your local environment.

   git clone https://github.com/chainguard-dev/apko
   cd apko
   

Building the Project

Step 1: Set Up the Environment

Make sure your Go environment is properly configured, with the GOPATH and GOROOT set as needed. Confirm that the Go module name impacts the build output:

module chainguard.dev/apko

Step 2: Running Makefile Commands

The Makefile included in the repository provides various available functions for building and managing the project. You can use the following functions directly from the command line:

• Build: To build the project, you can simply run:

  make build
  

  This command internally triggers other necessary build sequences defined in the Makefile.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

If the project requires any specific dependencies, the following command can be used to resolve and install them:

make ko-resolve

Step 4: Linting the Code

Before proceeding, it’s good practice to lint the code to catch any potential errors:

make lint

This step ensures that the code adheres to specified style and quality guidelines.

Step 5: Running Tests

Run the tests included in the project to ensure everything is functioning correctly:

make test

Testing helps identify any issues before deploying or using the project.

Starting the Project

Step 6: Execute the Application

Once you’ve built the project, you can start the application using:

make run

Additional Makefile commands are available for specific tasks like generating images, signing, and applying configurations. Common commands include:

• Generating Configuration:

  make generate
  

• Signing Image:

  make sign-image
  

Step 7: Cleanup

If you need to remove build artifacts or clean the workspace, use the following command:

make clean

This command is useful for starting fresh without leftover files from previous builds.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully build and start the chainguard-dev/apko project. Leverage the various commands available in the Makefile to suit your development workflow efficiently.

For detailed information on each available command, refer to the Makefile in the repository.

Source of Information: The details regarding available Makefile functions and the Go module name are sourced directly from the Makefile within the chainguard-dev/apko project.