Rebuilding the World: Python in Guix - Hugo Buddelmeijer

Summary Guix is a package manager as well as a GNU/Linux distribution, with a focus on reproducibility and giving users control. Everything is configured in Scheme in Guix. Packaging Python for Guix delivers unique challenges, because rebuilds all dependants if a package is changed. With over 75% of its 30000+ packages depending (indirectly) on Python, it is a difficult task to upgrade Python. I'd like you to take you along on the trip of upgrading the Guix' Python to 3.12. What are the strengths of Guix with respect to Python, and what can you learn from our (mis)adventures? About Hugo Buddelmeijer Hugo Buddelmeijer is a Python enthousiast who is always looking for ways to expand their arsenal of languages. An astronomer by trade, Hugo has a focus on scientific software, in particular data processing and archiving.