docs(snapcraft): Issue #7: apt/deb - snap comparison

snapcraft/reference/debapt-snap-comparison.md

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+# APT/deb - snap Packaging Comparison
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+These tables provide a comparison between the APT/deb and snap package management approaches, highlighting key differences and considerations for developers, maintainers, and end-users.
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+| **Feature** | **APT/deb Package Management** | **snap Package Management** |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Platform Support** | Debian-based systems | Cross-distribution (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.) |
+| **Package Format** | .deb files | .snap files |
+| **Dependency Handling** | Requires manual dependency management | Bundles dependencies within the package |
+| **Security** | Standard Linux permissions | Sandboxing, AppArmor, Seccomp |
+| **Updates** | Manual updates via package managers (APT) | Automatic updates |
+| **Rollback** | Requires manual reinstallation of previous versions | Built-in rollback to previous versions via `snap revert` |
+| **Installation** | `apt install <deb name>` | `snap install <snap name>` |
+| **Package Management Tools** | **APT** (`apt`, `dpkg`, `aptitude`) | **SNAP** (`snap`, `snapd`) |
+| **Isolation** | No isolation by default | Sandboxed environment |
+| **Channels** | Not applicable | Stable, candidate, beta, edge |
+| **User Data Storage** | Managed by the package itself or user configurations | Separate data storage within confined space |
+| **Package Distribution** | Centralized repositories (e.g., Debian archives) | Centralized via Snap Store |
+| **Development Considerations** | Follow Debian packaging guidelines, ensure compatibility | Self-contained, fewer dependency issues |
+| **End-User Experience** | Familiar to Linux users, requires manual handling | Simplifies installation and updates, user-friendly |
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+## **Package Builder/Maintainer Considerations**
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+| **Feature** | **APT/deb Package Management** | **snap Package Management** |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Build Tools** | `dpkg-deb`, `debuild`, `lintian` | `snapcraft` |
+| **Metadata** | `control.tar`, control file | `snap.yaml`, confinement settings |
+| **Dependencies Management** | Specified in control file, manually resolved | Bundled within the snap |
+| **Testing and Validation** | Manual testing, deb helper tools | Snapcraft tools, automated testing |
+| **Distribution Process** | Upload to Debian repositories | Upload to Snap Store |
+| **Maintenance Effort** | Requires ongoing updates and dependency checks | Built-in dependency handling |
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+## **End-User Experience**
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+| **Feature** | **APT/deb Package Management** | **snap Package Management** |
+|---|---|---|
+| **Ease of Installation** | Requires knowledge of APT commands | Requires knowledge of snap commands |
+| **Software Updates** | Manual intervention required | Automatic updates |
+| **System Resources** | Lower overhead, uses existing system libraries | Higher overhead, bundles all dependencies |
+| **Security and Isolation** | Standard Linux security model | Enhanced security with sandboxing |
+| **Usability** | Familiar to traditional Linux users | More user-friendly, especially for beginners |
+| **Version Management** | Can be complex, involves manual intervention | Rollback and version management integration |