This time we are going through an introduction how to upgrade an existing packages in Debian. There are basically seven steps in this process.

In the previous post, we have configured our environment for packaging. Now we are going to package a small module named d3-time from D3.js .

This is going to a series of blog posts for helping others and myself with the process of packaging software in Debian.

So, what is a package?

"A Debian package is a collection of files that allow for applications or libraries to be distributed via the Debian package management system. The aim of packaging is to allow the automation of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing computer programs for Debian in a consistent manner. " --- Debian Wiki