Maytham Alsudany
Hi, I'm Maytham! I maintain many packages in Debian and contribute to several infrastructure projects, and also happen to be a Debian Developer.
The packages I work with are primarily softwares written in Golang, Rust, and Python, but there are many exceptions to this, so don't take it as a rule.
My email is maytham@debian.org, and my nickname on IRC (oftc.net) is maytham.
Sponsoring packages
If you are new to Debian and want help or a sponsor, please feel free to send me an email. Don't send me stuff that doesn't meet these requirements though:
- Do not package stuff you have written yourself. Debian is supposed to make it more convenient for users to install well-utilised software, not a dump for pet projects.
- Read the Debian Policy Manual and the Debian Developers' Reference and make sure your package is compliant.
- Put your package on Salsa with proper Git-Buildpackage structure. Bare debian/ directory repos or Dgit-style repos are fine but you must have a very good reason for using these; they are generally not a good idea for new contributors unless you know what you are doing.
- Actually try building your package. If you are not sure, read https://wiki.debian.org/sbuild.
- At the very least, run Lintian on your package and check the hints. Sbuild should do this if configured properly. Salsa CI and mentors.debian.org also do this.
Do not hesitate to ask if you are unsure how you should start a proper package.
If you put minimal effort into your package, then I will put minimal effort as well, only enough to decline to review your work.
If I send you feedback, do not take it personally. No-one is born knowing everything, so don't be afraid of mistakes. I should know, I've made my fair share of them.