Creating custom packages is ubiquitous with Guix and packaging with Guix
is fairly straightforward. But what about working with packages where
you want to package a non-release version? Or if you're hacking on
another package which either isn't packaged in Guix or you want to test
your changes before sending off a patch set or pull request? `guix.scm`
is the unofficial filename for Guix build instructions for this case. It
provides a target for creating an environment for hacking on the
package, and it creates a build recipe to build what's currently in that
repository, meaning you can use the power of Guix for builds even while
working on other projects.
A combination of a little bit of boiler-plate for building "this here
repository" and standard package definitions allow for easy building and
rebuilding without dirtying the source tree. And also for building
multiple versions of the package in one go.


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