[Fedora-packaging] Re: Should python(abi) provides/requires query %{_prefix} or hardcoded value?

[Kalev Lember]

On 4/6/20 15:25, Miro Hrončok wrote:
> in Python, we provide python(abi) = X.Y for packages owning 
> /usr/bin/pythonX.Y.
>
> We also require python(abi) = X.Y for packages owning files in 
> /usr/lib(64)?/pythonX.Y/.
>
> My question is: When %_prefix is redefined (eg in flatpaks), should 
> those automatic provides/requires stay or go away?
>
> Technically speaking, should we grep for /usr (hardcoded) or for %_prefix?

Hi Miro,

Let's keep the provides and requires for flatpak builds for now (so go 
for grepping %_prefix). I think it's the easiest path for making sure 
flatpak module builds work.

Thanks for reaching out and asking!