Package Management - sgml/signature GitHub Wiki

Comparison

Language Package Manager Relevant GitHub Issue Minimum RAM Disk Cache Requirements
Python Poetry Poetry memory usage issue ~512 MB ~100 MB
PHP Composer Composer 2 memory usage improvements ~512 MB ~100 MB
Perl CPAN CPAN memory usage monitoring ~256 MB ~50 MB
Ruby RubyGems RubyGems memory usage discussion ~256 MB ~50 MB
TCL tcllib Tcllib memory usage topic ~128 MB ~30 MB
OCaml OPAM OPAM memory usage concerns ~256 MB ~50 MB
Erlang rebar3 Rebar3 memory efficiency issue ~256 MB ~50 MB
JavaScript pnpm pnpm memory usage issue ~512 MB ~100 MB

Linux

Nix

nix_package_manager:
  unique_features:
    reproducible_builds: "Ensures identical outputs across machines, crucial for consistent environments."
    atomic_upgrades_and_rollbacks: "Facilitates seamless updates and reversions without disrupting the system."
    multiple_versions_coexisting: "Allows simultaneous usage of different package versions without conflict."
    declarative_configuration: "Enables users to define their system state declaratively, simplifying maintenance."
    isolation_and_sandboxing: "Builds packages in clean, isolated environments for reliable results."

devops_tools_using_s_expressions:
  tools:
    - name: Nix
      description: "Utilizes a declarative language inspired by S-expressions for package definitions and builds."
    - name: Emacs
      description: "Leverages S-expressions extensively for configuration and scripting in workflows, including DevOps."

References

CPAN

Yarn / NPM

Serverless

PIP

Maven

Security